Supporting our valued teachers

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Staff at OfP Institute of Science and Technology and at Bluebell Primary School recently received a salary increment, says OFP CEO, Rabiul Islam. Inflation is a concern everywhere and has been very high in Bangladesh, especially for food. Faculty salaries at OIST average $170 CAD per month and monthly Bluebell salaries average $62 CAD. BHP Directors recommended wage increases starting January 2025 and averaging 10%, also including support staff. The total cost increase is about $250 CAD per month. If you wish to support these programs, you can donate here or for more information, please contact us.

Teachers at Bluebell Primary School

News from Nurses International

The January 2025 newsletter from our friends at Nurses International highlights an open access course on Nutrition in Nursing. Like the other open education resources available from the NI website, this course has been developed by expert faculty and includes hands-on practical experiences. The course covers health promotion, nutritional care strategies across the lifespan, and clinical applications in disease prevention and management.

NI has an impressive global impact, with course enrollment from over 100 countries. The newsletter describes NI’s organizational growth, now with a Clinical Alliance supporting agencies and practice-based educators; an Academic Alliance to support nurse educators, and a Nursing Consultant program that helps implement curriculum resources. If you are interested in shaping the future of nursing education worldwide, please contact NI at info@nursesinternational.org.

The Laura Scholarship

Laura T has generously supported BHP for many years. In gratitude and recognition of her many contributions, we have created the Laura Scholarship. This award, based on need and merit, will provide full free studentship.

Sagor Roy, first recipient of the Laura Scholarship

OfP founder, Rabiul Islam explains, "The first recipient of the Laura Scholarship is Sagor Roy, a Hindu student pursuing a Civil Engineering Diploma at OIST. His father is a rickshaw puller, so their family could never have dreamed of such an opportunity. We previously made significant efforts to support Sagor's studies, and since enrolling, he has consistently ranked first in all his exams at OIST, including the national standardized exams. The Laura Scholarship will support the remainder of Sagor’s studies at OIST, as well as additional coaching for his higher education aspirations. He is set to graduate in two semesters, after which we will select another deserving boy or girl to receive this support."

Like other private institutes in Bangladesh, OIST charges tuition fees. These fees are modest and OIST also offers bursary and deferred payment arrangements. Even so, many students’ families struggle to afford the cost. There are several ways to support OIST students. You can donate here or for more information, please contact us.