Stamford University launches Bangladesh’s first free Russian language certificate course

For the first time in Bangladesh, Stamford University Bangladesh is offering a free Russian language certificate course. This programme is organised in collaboration with Saint Petersburg State University and My History Fund, with support from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

As part of this initiative, a Center of Open Education will be established at Stamford University, allowing students to study the Russian language at no cost.

The programme was inaugurated on September 3 with the formal joining of Yulia Uchakina, a Russian language instructor from Saint Petersburg State University. She received a warm welcome with flowers from Prof. Dr Md Yunus Mia, Pro Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Dr Mohammad Jeaul Hasan, Treasurer of Stamford University.

The reception was also attended by several university teachers and officials, including Muhammad Abdul Matin, Registrar; Dr Mrityunjoy Acharjee, Associate Professor and Proctor; Md Aftab Uddin, Chairman, Department of Microbiology; Prof. Dr Sayma Arju, Chair, Department of English; Md Motaher Hossain, Deputy Director of Finance; and Prodeepto Mobarook, HOD-Public Relations Division, Call Center & Quarry Management at Stamford University Bangladesh.

University authorities emphasised that this initiative will provide a significant opportunity for Bangladeshi students who aspire to pursue higher education in Russia. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Admission Office of Stamford University Bangladesh for further details.