DHAKA, Jan 31, 2023 (BSS) - US Ambassador to Dhaka Peter Haas today inaugurated the US university fair at the InterContinental Hotel in the city with prospective students and US institutions. 

Ambassador Haas lauded the success of Bangladeshi students on US campuses, "We're thrilled by the increasing number of Bangladeshis who have chosen to study in the United States to improve their prospects and find their passion. These students make valuable contributions to Bangladesh and the United States." 

The US Embassy organized the university fair in partnership with EdPrograms to provide Bangladeshi students with access to information on the US university admissions process.

More than 3,500 visitors from across the country participated in the fair.

The envoy informed that the number of Bangladeshi students studying in the US is gradually increasing, with Bangladesh currently ranking 13th among the top sending countries of origin for students studying in the US.

The fair provided prospective undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, parents, and school counselors with the opportunity to meet with a delegation of 12 US university admissions officials. 

Representatives from Colorado State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Iowa State University, Quinnipiac University, Stony Brook University, Trine University, University of Arizona, University of Delaware, University of New Haven, University of South Dakota, The University of Texas at Arlington and Western Kentucky University participated in the fair.

Besides, visitors participated in the information sessions of the US higher education application process led by US Embassy officials and Education USA advisors.