Dhaka Bank PLC and Universal College Bangladesh have signed an agreement to empower students, said a press release. The agreement will provide UCBD graduates with opportunities for placements and internships at Dhaka Bank PLC, helping them gain practical industry experience and enhance their career prospects. Additionally, it will facilitate payment of tuition fees and access […]

In the 21st century, being academically strong is no longer enough. We are living in a time when we need to put as much importance on other qualities. Empathy, cultural sensitivity and awareness are essential attributes for a better and more peaceful world. To excel in this era, learners must be able to empathize with […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) held the orientation programme for the first students who have enrolled in the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cybersecurity degree, and for the second batch of Business & Marketing degree students recently, at its Gulshan campus. UCBD is the exclusive partner of UCLan and the first higher education institution in Bangladesh […]

International School Dhaka (ISD), one of the pioneering International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Bangladesh, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, Rising Stars sat down with Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of ISD and an accomplished educator, to talk about the school and its plans going forward. Rising Stars (RS): Could you please share some […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has penned a partnership with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to provide exciting career prospects to UCB students. A MoU has been signed between the two organisations with a vision to bridge the gap between industry and academia for the students, states a press release. Over the recent months, UCB has undertaken […]

The Daily Star (TDS): Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has garnered a reputation for itself over the years. What are your organisational missions, and how would you describe the institution? Hew Gill (HG): We are the first institution in Bangladesh to be given permission by the government to offer international higher education qualifications. At the moment, we offer […]

UCB is only organization to have one such passing rate The second MCD intake for 2024 began at the UCB campus in Gulshan Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, has achieved 100% pass rate in the recent Monash exams. UCB is the only organization to have one such passing […]

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh’s academic sector in […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) successfully hosted Monash Open Day, offering prospective students and their families a closer look at the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) and Monash College Diploma (MCD) programmes, academic offerings, campus culture, and learning environment. The event was organised at UCBD premises in the capital’s Gulshan area on 5 May 2025, to […]

Glenrich Uttara has celebrated the success of IGCSE, AS, and A Level students in Cambridge International’s May-June 2024 session. The examination results, which were recently released globally, have brought recognition to the students and schools. A total of 424 students from Glenrich Uttara (formerly DPS STS School Dhaka) took part in Cambridge International’s May-June 2024 […]