Pakistani university joins hands with OIC to offer scholarships to Bangladeshi students, scholars

Pakistan’s University of Lahore and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation and have joined hands to launch a fellowship programme for Bangladeshi students and scholars. 

The programme is open for Bangladeshi nationals aged 22 to 45, residing in any country of the world. Bangladeshi nationals must have outstanding academic achievements and a demonstrated commitment to contributing to their communities for the fellowship. The programme covers tuition fee waiver, round-trip airfare, honorarium and free accommodation. 

“This fellowship programme is a testament to our commitment to bridging gaps in education and research across the Muslim world,” Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, COMSTECH’s coordinator general said. 

“By investing in Bangladeshi scholars and students, we aim to cultivate a generation of innovators and leaders who will address the challenges of our time.”

Eligible candidates can apply through the official websites of COMSTECH and the University of Lahore. Applications are open until March 1, 2025. The development takes place amid a renewed push from both Bangladesh and Pakistan to improve their ties after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from office in August last year.