Update 12 November 2009:
Although the deadline for applications has now passed, expressions of interest to participate in this event are still welcome.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire
• eight feet by eight feet stand, fascia board (one foot by eight feet), table (six feet by 2.5 feet), three chairs (if needed, more chairs can be provided), two or three lights, one socket with multiple plug
• PR campaign: press conference, advertising on the web, radio, newspapers, flyers, posters, SMS through mobile telephone providers
• market briefing, stands assistants, refreshments, one set of stationery items with lockable drawer
• discounted hotel rates: US$155 per night including tax, VAT and service charge
• airport transfers (shuttle bus): US$10 each way.

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

The participation fees stated above incorporate a 'credit crunch' contingency and are the maximum that participants will be charged. If this additional contingency is not called upon, participants will be invoiced for less than the maximum fee.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Access and foundation
• Accountancy, ACCA
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Hospitality and tourism
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Media and communications
• Telecommunications, digital networking
• Visual and creative arts

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Applied and pure sciences (biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, etc.)
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• English language teaching
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Hospitality and tourism
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Media and communications
• Telecommunications, digital networking

Market information

• Bangladesh market introduction
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• An event report is available for the March 2009 Education UK Exhibition in Bangladesh

Draft programme
Dhaka

	Date Time Activity Wednesday 3 March 2010 Arrive in Dhaka 1100–1500 Stand set-up 1800 British Council briefing on Bangladesh market trends for UK delegates Thursday 4 March 2010 1030 Inauguration ceremony for invited guests only 1100–1900 Exhibition open to the public Friday 5 March 2010 1100–1900 Exhibition open to the public Saturday 6 March 2010 1030 Fly to Chittagong

Chittagong

	Date Time Activity Saturday 6 March 2010 Arrive in Chittagong 1500–1800 Stand set-up Sunday 7 March 2010 1030 Inauguration ceremony for invited guests only 1100–1900 Exhibition open to the public Monday 8 March 2010 Fly to Dhaka

Venues
Dhaka
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel

Chittagong
The Peninsula Chittagong

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Air freight: 29 January 2010

Sea freight is not available for this event.

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

Cancellation
Cancellation fees will be charged for withdrawal from this event, as of the date of receipt of notice of withdrawal:

• 50 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 31 December 2009
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 28 January 2010

Notice of cancellation must be given by e-mail to educationuk.events@britishcouncil.org. You will receive a confirmation message within one week of your cancellation.

Applications
Although the deadline for applications has now passed, expressions of interest to participate in this event are still welcome.

Please complete the on-line application form. You will receive confirmation by e-mail once your application has been received.

If you wish to stand share with other institutions, this must be clearly stated on all participants' application forms in the relevant section.

All applications are subject to the Education UK exhibitions terms and conditions, which include the eligibility and selection criteria and details of when you will be informed whether your application has been accepted or rejected.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.