“Such an event is greatly helpful for students like us. I learned about the admission process of several universities in Australia, which was difficult to find online. There should be more events like this.”
Ibrahim Hossain said these words on Saturday morning while visiting the “Study Abroad Fair.”
Having completed his higher secondary studies at BAF Shaheen College in the capital, Ibrahim came to the fair with his father, Azizur Rahman.
He is now interested in pursuing higher education at a university in Australia.
The “Study Abroad Fair 2025” began yesterday, Friday, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka. The two-day fair has been organised by Prothom Alo for students who wish to pursue higher education and build advanced careers abroad.
At 12 noon, a panel discussion titled “Study in the UK, Europe, and Malaysia” was held. The discussants included Chan Jo Jim, Provost of UCSI University Bangladesh Branch Campus; Nazmul Hasan, Founder and CEO of CHS Education Ltd.; Sabith Ahmed Musa, General Manager of Universal College Bangladesh; and Ashiqur Chowdhury, Business Development Manager of LanguageCert. The session was moderated by Saimum Mausumi.
On the second day of the event, the fairgrounds came alive with students interested in studying abroad, their parents, and young professionals. Organised under the slogan “Dream of Higher Education, Across the Globe,” the fair is open to everyone today from 10am to 8pm.
Representatives from various universities, education consultants, and participating organisations were seen busy at the fair. They provided visitors with guidance on scholarships, admissions, visas, and career planning for studying abroad. The stalls were filled with lively discussions, counseling sessions, and information exchange amid the crowd of students.
The organisers stated that the fair offers information and advice on higher education abroad, admission processes, scholarships, visas, and application procedures. There are multiple panel sessions, informative academic discussions, and special offers from participating institutions for students and parents. The fair will continue online until 2 November.
At 4:30pm, online education content creator Munjerin Shahid will hold a discussion on “IELTS and Study Abroad.” The day’s final session, titled “Study in New Zealand and Australia,” will take place at 6:00pm.
This segment of the fair will continue on the website for 10 days. There is also an opportunity to win prizes by participating in online quizzes. Students can visit various institutions’ online booths to obtain necessary information and communicate directly with representatives.