ISLAMABAD/DHAKA, DEC 6 /DNA/ – A delegation of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, comprising HEC officials and representatives of 15 Pakistani universities, has concluded its academic visit to Bangladesh, where it launched Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor and held education exhibitions at different universities to highlight academic and research opportunities for Bangladeshi students in Pakistan.
The 12-day academic mission ended with the delegates visiting the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters in Dhaka and holding a detailed meeting with Chairman UGC Prof. SMA Faiz alongside UGC members, including Prof. Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan, Prof. Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Prof. Md. Saidur Rahman, Prof. Masuma Habib, and Secretary UGC Md. Fakhrul Islam and others.
During the discussion, Project Director HEC Mr. Jehanzeb Khan highlighted the key areas of potential cooperation in education and research, including the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor initiative, between the higher education institutions of the two countries. He presented details of the 500 fully-funded scholarships available to Bangladeshi students at the undergraduate and doctoral levels.
Prof. Faiz noted, “UGC is continuously working to ensure quality higher education in Bangladesh. Pakistan has made significant progress in higher education and is home to several renowned universities. Enhanced cooperation with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan will create new opportunities in research, student exchange, and academic excellence.”
The visit was marked by successful conduct of Pakistan Higher Education Expo 2025 and the delegation’s outreach activities in the University of Dhaka; Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), Sylhet; Southern University, Chittagong; Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, and the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Expos aimed to serve as vibrant knowledge-sharing platforms, enabling Bangladeshi students to explore academic pathways, interact with representatives of top Pakistani universities, and gain firsthand insights into study opportunities in Pakistan.
The academic endeavor received exceptionally warm response from the Bangladeshi authorities and public. People from every walk of life, including students, educators, parents, professionals, and community members, visited the exhibition venues in a large number, which underscored the growing interest in Pakistan’s higher education system and reflected strong goodwill between the two nations. The delegation also engaged directly with thousands of aspiring students, school principals, and parents, sparking renewed motivation among Bangladeshi youth to pursue higher education.
A key focus of the visit is the promotion of the prestigious Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Programme for Bangladeshi nationals, offered under the broader framework of Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor.
