Universal College Bangladesh signed an agreement with the UK鈥檚 University of Central Lancashire on UCB campus in Dhaka鈥檚 Gulshan on Saturday.
The partnership aimed to open up a new avenue for Bangladeshi students to avail affordable UK-degrees without leaving the country, said a press release.
Bob Kundanmal, chairman, board of directors, UCB, and professor Catherine Jackson, pro-vice chancellor, University of Central Lancashire, signed the agreement.
The event was graced by esteemed personalities, including chief guest Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury, education minister; and guest of honour Sarah Cooke, British high commissioner to Bangladesh. Special guest in attendance included Begum Shamsun Nahar, deputy education minister.
Zarif Munir, director, UCB and Manas Singh, CEO, STS Group, and professor Hew Gill, president and provost, welcomed the guests. The vote of thanks was presented by professor Muhammad Ismail Hossain, dean of academic affairs, UCB.
With this new introduction at UCB, local students now have another great opportunity to earn a reputable UK university degree from Bangladesh.
