International Education And Resource Network - Bangladesh

27/05/2026

We wish you and your loved ones a very prosperous and joyous Eid.
Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak.

13/04/2026

Happy Bengali New Year 1433

18/02/2026

Wishing everyone a graceful and prosperous Ramadan.

08/02/2026

The deadline for submitting the Pre-Application Form of the Asia Kakehashi Project+ 2026 has been extended till 20 February 2026.

Please visit https://www.iearnbd.org/asia-kakehashi-project/ to know about the program and fill in the Pre-Application Form.

It is mandatory to complete the Pre-Application Form and submit the necessary documents to apply to the program.

Best of luck with your applications!

With great pleasure we announce that the Asia Kakehashi Project+ 2025 by MEXT, Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) is officially launched in Bangladesh.

25/01/2026

With great pleasure we announce that the Asia Kakehashi Project+ 2026 by MEXT, Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) is officially launched in Bangladesh.

The Asia Kakehashi Scholarship is the initiative announced by the Japanese Government back in 2017 to strengthen relations between Japan and the rest of Asia. The Program aims to heighten potential interest in Japan by promoting bridge-building between high school students in Japan and Asia. This government-sponsored program is focused on facilitating intercultural exchange and understanding between teenagers in Japan and other Asian Countries.

Program Description:

✔ Invite high school students in Asia and G7 member countries to study in Japan for 5 months.
✔ Attend Japanese high school while staying in a dormitory or with the host family.
✔ Exposure to Japanese culture, local communities, and industries.
✔ Attend international camps (twice: together with arrival/end of stay orientations) with Japanese high school students.
✔ The Participants take part in activities to learn about Japanese society and values, develop leadership skills, and contribute to education about their own culture and country.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the program in 2026 must meet the following criteria:

✔ Between 15 and 18 years of age, born after April 2, 2008 and before April 1, 2011;

✔Legal Citizen of Bangladesh
✔Obtained a minimum of 60% marks in principle in all subjects in the latest examination at school and an overall minimum average of 60% marks in all subjects for the past two years;
✔Learners of Japanese; Participants for the Japanese speech contests are encouraged to apply and have priority for the selection.
✔Demonstrate strong potential of leadership to act as a bridge between the home country and Japan during and after the program.
✔Should not have participated in the ASIA KAKEHASHI program before.
✔Priority will be given to students of families with low incomes.

Program Duration: August 2026 – December 2026*

Note: (The duration of the program is subject to change.)

Link to the Pre-Application Form: https://forms.gle/ZJ6gQNvQ2VB9QsEr5

The last date to fill out the Pre-Application form is 8th February 2026.

*Note: Please note that it would be mandatory to fill this form in case you wish to apply or go to the next step for participation in the program

15/01/2026

Winter Clothing Drive 2026 provided 500 families in Bogura and over 200 families in Dhaka with blankets, winter clothes, and shawls to help them find comfort against this particularly harsh winter.

iEARN-Bangladesh is proud to announce that the event proceeded smoothly and was successfully wrapped up, leaving only smiles and hope in the hearts of the beneficiaries.

We want to thank and appreciate all the individuals who donated to this project. Without all of you, this project would not have been possible.

Winter Clothing Drive 2026 was coordinated by Tayeba Tashbiba Waliza, Joyshri Pramanik, Snorita Asrafee, and Jami Rahman. The coordinators are all YES Alumni members who are keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive through their philanthropic activities.

01/10/2025

24/07/2025

iEARN-Bangladesh organized the Re-entry Orientaiton for 19 returning Youth Exchange and Study (YES) scholars at The American Center, Dhaka, on June 30, 2025.

The event was hosted by iEARN-Bangladesh Director Mr. Nawab Wasi Mahmud, along with staff members, and YES Alumni Bangladesh General Secretary Raisona Alam, alongside other Executive Committee members. The program was conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Dhaka.

We were honored by the presence of U.S. Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, who engaged with the scholars by asking about their exchange experiences and answering their questions. Public Engagement Director Scott Hartmann and other U.S. Embassy officials also attended the event.

The orientation provided a platform for the returning scholars to reflect on their exchange journeys and reintegrate into their communities. We congratulate them on completing this transformative experience and look forward to their future contributions in their own communities.

06/06/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid al-Adha filled with joy, peace, and prosperity. May this special occasion bring happiness and togetherness to all.

Please note that our office will remain closed from June 5 to June 14, 2025. We will resume operations on June 15, 2025.

For any urgent matters during this period, please email us and we’ll assist you as soon as possible.

Enjoy the celebrations, stay safe, and cherish the moments with family and friends. Eid Mubarak!

— iEARN-Bangladesh Team

21/04/2025

iEARN-Bangladesh proudly organized Enhancement Activity for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program finalists of 2025-26 academic year at the EMK Center on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

We were honored to have U.S. Embassy Dhaka's Public Engagement Director, Scott Hartmann and Youth Exchanges & Alumni Coordinator, Mushfiq Hassan among us. We were also pleased to have YES Alumni Bangladesh members, Raisona Alam, Syeda Zarin Tasnim Sadaf, Marian Prithvi Gomes volunteering at the event.

A very special thanks to iEARN-Director, Nawab Wasi Mahmud and his team (Munif Khan, Monzurul Islam, and Rubel Hasan) for making the event a success for the new cohort!