Bangladesh’ Islamic University of Technology in Dhaka have announced offering scholarships on different degree programmes to Pakistani students, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
These scholarships will be awarded through Higher Education Commission (HEC). The scholarships will be partially or fully funded.
As a member of Organization of Islamic Council (OIC) Dhaka offered these scholarships to Pakistani students.
Submission of No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from relevant council is mandatory for submission of application for scholarships in medical, engineering, nursing, architecture, law, veterinary medicine fields.
NOC is also declared ‘must’ to obtain a visa for Bangladesh.
Earlier in January 2025 the Organization of Islamic Cooperation ministerial standing committee on scientific and technological cooperation (COMSTECH) and Pakistan’s University of Lahore have collaborated to develop a scholarship program for Bangladeshi students and intellectuals.
The development comes amid a renewed drive both Bangladesh and Pakistan to repair historically strained relations following former PM Sheikh Hasina’s removal from office in August last year through a student-led movement.
Reporter: Imran Younus