Staff Correspondent
The Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen recently attended and awarded the contestants. Over 240 people,
including local dignitaries and educational professionals, watched the event.
The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" World Chinese Proficiency Competition for College Students in Bangladesh
took place at the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy.
The competition featured 9 contestants selected by the Confucius Institutes. After rounds in knowledge
quizzes, speeches, and talent shows, Bushra Mubassera Mahmud from the Confucius Institute at North-
South University emerged as the champion, earning the opportunity to represent Bangladesh in the
finals in China.
Yao Wen emphasized the competition as a cultural exchange platform and encouraged students to
promote China-Bangladesh friendship by learning Chinese language and devoting themselves to China-
Bangladesh cultural exchange.
Dr. Md. Omar Faruque, Rector of the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy, highlighted the
event's role in fostering cultural appreciation and expressed willingness to enhance cooperation with
China.
The runner-up of the competition will observe the finals in China, and other contestants will attend a
Chinese summer/autumn camp.
Chinese Ambassador attends award giving ceremony
