About ICSETEP

The Improving Computer and Software Engineering Tertiary Education Project (ICSETEP)
is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening tertiary-level CSE and IT education in Bangladesh
to address the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

The Secondary and Higher Education Division (SHED) of the Ministry of Education
is the Executing Agency, while the University Grants Commission (UGC)
serves as the Implementing Agency. DU, BUET, and JUST act as Co-Implementing Agencies.

The project implementation period is from March 2023 to June 2028,
as per the approved DPP.


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📢 News & Notices

Sub-Project Proposal (SPP) Submission
Research & Development Grant (RDG) – 2nd Round
Deadline: 09 February 2026
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Call for Sub-Project Proposal (SPP)
Research & Development Grant (RDG) – 2nd Round
Deadline: 09 February 2026
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List of Approved Sub-Projects (ASP)
under Research & Development Grant (RDG) – 1st Round is published
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Call for Sub-Project Proposal (SPP)
Research & Development Grant (RDG)
Deadline: 20 October 2025
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REoI – Individual Consultant (National)
Stipend Program Specialist
Deadline: 05 April 2025
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e-GP Tender Notice
Tender ID: 976411 (PWD-1/2024)
IT HUB Building, University of Dhaka

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Project Highlights

  • Modern academic buildings
  • Advanced CSE & ICT laboratories
  • Curriculum modernization
  • Research & innovation funding
  • ADB-supported initiative

Recent Events

  • UGC Digital Library Seminar – 30 Jun 2024
  • RDG Workshop – 26 Jun 2024
  • ADB Inception Mission – Feb 2024