China has increased scholarship opportunities for Bangladeshi students, say organizers of the Third China Education Expo (2017).
In this regard, the Chinese Scholarship Council launched scholarships for masters and Ph.D. programs for Bangladeshi students last year.
The organizers say around 280 Chinese universities are offering scholarships under which tuition and dormitory fees are not required; students receive monthly stipends of Chinese RMB 3,000.00 to 3,500.00 equivalent to BDT 37,000.00 to 43,000.00
Hasanul Haq Inu, information minister, speaks at the 3rd China Education Expo 2017, organized by Sangen International, at The Daily Star Centre yesterday. On his left is Yang Siwei, deputy dean of Southwest Forest University, China; Monirul Haque, CEO of Sangen International; and Dr Partha Sarathi Ganguli, China’s South Asian education affairs adviser.
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- However, Students have to pay for medical insurance, physical examination, residence permit, and bedding charge, costing between Tk 20.000 to TK 25,000 in the first year. In the following years, the cost will be Tk 12,000 to Tk 15.000.
- The students need to bear food and other expenses that cost Tk 7,000 to Tk 10,000 per month. Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday inaugurated the two-day education expo organised by Sangen International at The Daily Star Centre.
According to the organizers, an aspirant has to pay a total of Tk 2.9 lakh for an application fee, three months’ visa and air ticket and other expenses.
Sangen International, a Chinese education agency, will help the candidates from application to an admission of which process starts from January every year.
