22/05/2026
A recent study has identified financial hardship, poor English proficiency and cultural adjustment difficulties between rural and urban environments as the leading causes of student dropout in private universities across Bangladesh.
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Causes of student Dropout in private universities across Bangladesh A recent study conducted by Bangladesh University of Business and Technology has identified financial hardship, poor English proficiency and cultural adjustment difficulties between rural and urban environments as the leading causes...
17/05/2026
Department of Law at East West University proudly congratulates Talha Jubayer a 9th semester student for winning the championship at North South University Center for Legal Research (NSUCLR) Undergraduate Law Symposium Spring 2026 held on 16 May.
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East West University vs North South University Department of Law at East West University warmly congratulates Talha Jubayer a student of the 9th semester on achieving a remarkable milestone by winning the championship at the North South University Center for Legal Research (NSUCLR) Undergraduate Law...
14/05/2026
Bangladesh Bank has introduced stricter rules governing the participation of its officials in training programs, seminars, symposiums, and workshops organized or financed by banks and other financial institutions. The move is intended to enhance transparency in the financial sector and reduce potential conflicts of interest.
Under the new directive, BB officials are no longer permitted to attendāeither as participants or trainersāany domestic or international training or workshop that is funded by banks or financial institutions.
The central bank also barred officials from joining foreign, non-contractual training or similar events if they are financed by entities that have business ties with BB, including those that receive services from or supply goods and services to the institution.
However, exceptions may be granted for domestic seminars or discussion programs where officials participate as speakers or trainers, provided prior approval is obtained from the Human Resources Department-2. In such cases, accepting any honorarium from the organizers is prohibited.
Additionally, officials are instructed to avoid any paid engagement in training or related events where participation could create a conflict of interest with their official responsibilities.
The directive takes immediate effect following approval from the competent authority.
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Question 1
The primary purpose of the passage is to:
A. Criticize financial institutions for influencing regulators
B. Describe new restrictions imposed by a central bank on external participation by its officials
C. Explain how banks organize training programs for central bank employees
D. Compare international policies on financial sector training programs
Question 2
According to the passage, Bangladesh Bank officials are now prohibited from:
A. Attending any domestic seminars regardless of approval
B. Participating in all forms of professional training
C. Attending funded training sessions organized by banks or financial institutions
D. Serving as trainers in internal central bank programs
Question 3
Which of the following is an exception to the restrictions described?
A. Officials may attend foreign workshops if travel is self-funded
B. Officials may participate as speakers in domestic events with prior approval, without receiving honorariums
C. Officials may receive honorariums if the event is academic in nature
D. Officials may attend any seminar organized by government institutions without approval
Question 4
The passage suggests that one likely goal of the new directive is to:
A. Increase foreign training opportunities for officials
B. Encourage private sector funding of regulatory training
C. Reduce potential conflicts of interest in regulatory decision-making
D. Expand Bangladesh Bankās revenue from training programs
Question 5
The tone of the passage can best be described as:
A. Critical and argumentative
B. Neutral and informational
C. Humorous and informal
D. Persuasive and advisory
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05/05/2026
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has opened the door to larger auto loans for electric and hybrid vehicles, allowing banks to lend up to Tk 80 lakh per person for such purchases, in a move that appears to support the countryās shift toward cleaner transport.
In a circular issued today, the central bank said the new ceiling includes insurance costs and applies only to electric and hybrid vehicles. Loans for conventional vehicles will remain capped at Tk 60 lakh.
BB also revised personal loan limits. Borrowers can now take out unsecured personal loans of up to Tk 10 lakh, up from Tk 5 lakh. For loans backed by proper securities, the limit has been raised to Tk 40 lakh from Tk 20 lakh. Loans secured against liquid assets will remain outside this cap.
The central bank also instructed banks to ensure that consumer loan growth does not outpace overall loan growth, a measure aimed at preventing excessive retail lending.
The new rules replace earlier circulars issued in 2004, 2017, and 2024, and took effect immediately under the Bank Company Act, 1991.
Alongside the higher loan limits for EVs and hybrid cars, BB also relaxed equity requirements for green vehicle financing. While conventional auto loans still require a 60:40 debt-equity ratio, buyers of electric and hybrid vehicles can now borrow on an 80:20 ratio, reducing the required down payment.
The regulator said the changes reflect rising vehicle prices and growing demand for cleaner, more energy-efficient transport.
The circular follows the cabinetās recent approval of broad duty exemptions on imports of brand-new electric buses and trucks, signaling a coordinated push toward greener transport.
Under that decision, all customs duty, regulatory duty, supplementary duty, advance tax, and advance income tax on new electric buses with at least 17 seats will be waived, leaving only 15 percent VAT, except for buses used for student transport, which will be fully exempt.
Similar exemptions will apply to new electric trucks with a capacity of five tons or more.
The policy shift comes as Bangladesh faces a fuel crunch caused by supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. At the height of the crisis, long lines of vehicles stretched for more than 10 hours outside fuel stations. As the country relies heavily on imported fuel oil, energy diversification has become a major policy priority.
Passage-Based SAT Questions by Bright Prep
1. Main Idea
Which choice best states the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe rising fuel prices in Bangladesh
B. To explain new banking and tax policies promoting electric vehicles and related economic goals
C. To compare electric and conventional vehicles in Bangladesh
D. To criticize Bangladeshās dependence on imported fuel
2. Detail Question
According to the passage, what is the new maximum auto loan limit for electric and hybrid vehicles?
A. Tk 40 lakh
B. Tk 60 lakh
C. Tk 70 lakh
D. Tk 80 lakh
3. Inference Question
The reduced equity requirement (80:20 ratio) for EV loans most likely aims to:
A. Increase bank profits from vehicle loans
B. Make electric and hybrid vehicles more financially accessible
C. Restrict purchases of conventional vehicles
D. Reduce overall consumer lending in the economy
4. Vocabulary in Context
In the passage, the word ācappedā most nearly means:
A. increased
B. limited
C. removed
D. encouraged
5. Function Question
Why does the passage mention the fuel crunch and long lines at fuel stations?
A. To show why EV imports have decreased
B. To explain why consumer loans were reduced
C. To provide context for why energy diversification policies are being prioritized
D. To criticize previous banking regulations
6. Detail Question
Which of the following is NOT part of the governmentās duty exemptions for electric buses and trucks?
A. Customs duty
B. Regulatory duty
C. Value-added tax (VAT) exemption for all vehicles
D. Advance income tax
7. Inference Question
Which statement best reflects the relationship between banking policy and government action described in the passage?
A. The two are unrelated and developed independently
B. Banking policy is tightening while tax policy is loosening
C. Both policies are aligned to encourage greener transportation
D. Government policy discourages bank participation in EV financing
8. Purpose Question
Why does the author mention previous circulars from 2004, 2017, and 2024?
A. To show that the new policy is a minor adjustment
B. To highlight that the new rules replace older regulatory frameworks
C. To compare different political administrations
D. To show inconsistency in Bangladesh Bank decisions
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01/05/2026
āMachine Learning-based Opportunistic Network Data Analytics (OppNDA)ā
The project presented an international collaborative study involving researchers from multiple institutions, including Dr. Hasan Mahmood Aminul Islam and Md. Khalid Mahbub Khan from East West University, Michael Georgiades from the Neapolis University Pafos and Riadul Islam from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
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East West University with University of Maryland Baltimore East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) held a research seminar on 16 April 2026 at its seminar room titled: āMachine Learning-based Opportunistic Network Data Analytics (OppNDA)ā The project presented an internati...
01/05/2026
East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) held a seminar titled āNumerical Simulation of Targeted Pulmonary Drug Delivery in a Patient-based Human Lung Model Under Physiological Conditionsā on April 22, 2026.
The research was conducted collaboratively by scholars from multiple institutions, including Dr. Md. Sahidul Islam, Dr. Sarwar Jahan, Dr. Kazi Ekramul Hoque, and Dr. S M Afzal Hoq.
The presentation explained how numerical simulations can improve targeted drug delivery in human lungs. The discussion was reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Osman Gani, focusing on mathematical modeling and clinical applications. The session concluded with a Q&A, and was chaired by Professor Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddik.
š Questions
1. Main Idea
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To describe a student medical workshop
B. To report on a research seminar about simulated drug delivery
C. To compare different lung treatment methods
D. To explain how pharmaceuticals are manufactured
2. Detail Question
Who served as the formal discussant of the research?
A. Dr. Sarwar Jahan
B. Dr. Mohammad Osman Gani
C. Dr. Kazi Ekramul Hoque
D. Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddik
3. Vocabulary in Context
As used in the passage, the word āoptimizeā most nearly means:
A. Increase complexity
B. Make as effective as possible
C. Replace completely
D. Test repeatedly
4. Inference
What can reasonably be inferred about the research?
A. It focuses on theoretical mathematics only
B. It has potential applications in medical treatment
C. It is unrelated to real-world healthcare
D. It is primarily focused on computer hardware
5. Evidence-Based Question
Which detail best supports the answer to Question 4?
A. āThe seminar concluded with an open-floor Q&A sessionā
B. āFaculty members, EWUCRT officials, and students attendedā
C. āNumerical simulations can optimize the delivery of medication to targeted areas within a patientās lungā
D. āThe session was chaired by Professor Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddikā
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01/05/2026
Bright Prepš Passage (Condensed for SAT Use)
East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) organized a seminar titled āVirtual Reality-based Disaster Response Training System: Fire and Earthquakeā on April 30, 2026. The seminar was chaired by Dr. Shams Rahman and opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Md. Sohel Rana.
The presentation was conducted by Dr. Mohammad Salah Uddin and Md Al-Imran. They demonstrated how virtual reality can simulate disaster scenarios such as fires and earthquakes, allowing safe and realistic training.
The event included faculty members and students and concluded with a Q&A session focusing on technical challenges and the future scalability of VR-based training systems in Bangladesh.
š Questions
1. Main Idea
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To describe a technological innovation used in entertainment
B. To report on a seminar about VR-based disaster training
C. To evaluate the effectiveness of traditional disaster training methods
D. To compare different universitiesā research initiatives
2. Detail Question
Who delivered the welcome remarks at the seminar?
A. Dr. Shams Rahman
B. Dr. Mohammad Salah Uddin
C. Dr. Md. Sohel Rana
D. Md Al-Imran
3. Vocabulary in Context
As used in the passage, the word āsimulateā most nearly means:
A. Imagine
B. Imitate
C. Observe
D. Replace
4. Inference
What can reasonably be inferred about VR-based training systems?
A. They eliminate all risks in real disasters
B. They are widely used across Bangladesh already
C. They provide a controlled environment for practice
D. They are less effective than traditional training
5. Evidence-Based Question
Which detail best supports the answer to Question 4?
A. āorganized a seminar titledā¦ā
B. āfaculty members and students attendedā
C. āproviding a safe yet realistic environment for training respondersā
D. āthe seminar concluded with a Q&A sessionā
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01/05/2026
Bright Prepš Passage (Condensed for SAT Use)
Three contestants from BangladeshāKazi Mubarak Hossain, Hamim Rahman and Mansura Nazneenāhave been initially selected to participate in Season 3 of Beast Games, hosted by Jimmy Donaldson.
Kazi Mubarak Hossain is a finance student. Hamim Rahman is a volleyball player and a bronze medalist at the International Biology Olympiad. Mansura Nazneen from Rajshahi works as a researcher at Qatar University.
Only one contestant from Bangladesh will advance to the main competition, and the selection will be determined entirely through online voting. The chosen participant will compete globally for a $5 million prize. The show is streamed on Amazon Prime Video and filmed in multiple countries.
š Questions
1. Main Idea
Which choice best states the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the careers of three Bangladeshi professionals
B. To explain how one Bangladeshi contestant will be selected for an international competition
C. To criticize online voting systems in global competitions
D. To compare different international reality shows
2. Detail Question
According to the passage, how will the final Bangladeshi contestant be selected?
A. Through a panel of judges
B. Based on academic performance
C. Through online voting
D. By random selection
3. Vocabulary in Context
As used in the passage, the word āadvanceā most nearly means:
A. Improve
B. Move forward
C. Promote
D. Finance
4. Inference
What can reasonably be inferred about the competition?
A. All contestants are from Bangladesh
B. The competition includes participants from multiple countries
C. Only students are allowed to participate
D. The prize is awarded to multiple winners
5. Evidence-Based Question
Which detail best supports the answer to Question 4?
A. āThree contestants from Bangladeshā¦have been initially selectedā
B. āThe chosen participant will compete globallyā
C. āKazi Mubarak Hossain is a finance studentā
D. āThe show is streamed on Amazon Prime Videoā
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24/04/2026
East West University has released the admission test results for summer semester 2026, specifically for undergraduate programs. The waiting list is available, sorted by merit for admission into the LL.B. and B.Pharm. programs.
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24/04/2026
Undergraduate applicants who have been placed on the East West University waiting list for B.Pharm. program may also take direct admission into BSc in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (GEB) program.
24/04/2026
Unsurprisingly, social media plays a role, too. Posts from older students or social media āfriendsā and influencers can have a significant effect in a positive way, by highlighting good experiences or outcomes (and universities are not averse to using social media as part of their marketing mix.) Or these posts can play on FOMO (fear of missing out) concerns. If you are interested in research into the role that social media plays in university choice, this article and this one provide more information.
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