Faisalabad (NYTODAY) — Pakistan has announced a significant educational initiative, under which 500 Bangladeshi students will be admitted to Pakistani universities in the first phase. According to sources, Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached an important agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of education.
As part of this agreement, 500 students will receive admissions to various public universities across different cities in Pakistan. The students will pursue higher education under fully funded scholarships, primarily in undergraduate programmes.
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Sources from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) revealed that a large number of Bangladeshi students appeared in the entry tests conducted for these admissions. The tests were organised by HEC in major Bangladeshi cities, including Chittagong, Dhaka, and Rajshahi.
The scholarship programme has been named after Allama Iqbal, reflecting a shared cultural and intellectual heritage. During the testing process, Bangladeshi students warmly welcomed Pakistani officials and expressed enthusiasm by taking photographs with them.
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Officials believe this educational partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing academic collaboration, strengthening people-to-people ties, and promoting youth exchanges between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply for the Pakistan scholarships for Bangladeshi students?
Bangladeshi students who meet the academic criteria and pass the HEC entrance test are eligible to apply.
2. What type of funding is provided under this scholarship programme?
The programme offers fully funded scholarships covering tuition fees and other academic expenses for undergraduate studies.
3. Which universities will admit Bangladeshi students in Pakistan?
Students will be placed in various recognised public universities across different cities of Pakistan.