42 Bangladeshi students leave for Pakistan under Knowledge Corridor

The first batch of 42 Bangladeshi students departed for Pakistan today to pursue higher education under the second phase of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor.

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider saw off the students at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

The students have been awarded fully funded Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships to pursue undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes at leading Pakistani universities under the second phase of the scholarship programme.

Last year, 74 Bangladeshi students joined leading Pakistani universities under the first phase of the programme.

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High Commissioner Imran Haider wished the students success in their educational endeavours. He expressed confidence that they would contribute to the bright future of their country and serve as a bridge between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh.