Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Pakistan has announced a major education initiative offering 500 fully funded scholarships to Bangladeshi students over the next five years, opening access to some of its top universities.

The programme was formally launched at the inauguration of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor and the Pakistan Education Expo 2025, held at a city hotel in Dhaka on Monday.

Organisers said the initiative creates a direct link between Bangladeshi students and representatives of at least 15 leading Pakistani universities. Students will be able to explore opportunities in medical science, engineering, computer science, business administration and media studies.

Md Mahbub-Ul-Alam, Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, add...