Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has launched a new platform titled ‘Campus to Corporate’ to strengthen links between academia and industry.The initiative aims to prepare students for professional careers through engagement with corporate leaders and practitioners.
The first session featured Shadab Ahmed Khan, managing director of Coca-Cola Icecek Bangladesh, who shared insights on leadership, career development and workplace expectations.“Your academic foundation is important, but what truly differentiates you is how you translate learning into action. Stay curious, take initiative, and view challenges and failures as opportunities to grow,” he said.
The session included an open discussion and question-and-answer segment, allowing students to engage directly with the speaker.
Manas Singh, chief executive officer of STS Group and Universal College Bangladesh, said, “Through ‘Campus to Corporate’, we aim to create meaningful connections between our students and industry leaders. This UCBD said the initiative will include regular sessions with professionals from different sectors.
The programme ended with an interactive exchange between students and the speaker.