Asian University for Women inaugurated in Ctg
Sunday, 6 April 2008
CHITTAGONG, Apr 5 (bdnews24.com): The Asian University for Women (AUW) in Chittagong announced the start of its formal educational activities at an inauguration ceremony Saturday, with 131 students enrolled from seven countries.
The university has been established with the aim of providing higher education to the poor and meritorious students of South and Southeast Asia.
A festive atmosphere prevailed centring on the inauguration ceremony, as students from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Nepal presented programmes on their respective heritage and culture.
Twelve young teachers from the USA, Australia and Canada added to the cultural mix.
The university has been established with the aim of providing higher education to the poor and meritorious students of South and Southeast Asia.
A festive atmosphere prevailed centring on the inauguration ceremony, as students from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Nepal presented programmes on their respective heritage and culture.
Twelve young teachers from the USA, Australia and Canada added to the cultural mix.