Bangladesh, Feb. 14 -- In a recent announcement, the Canadian government revealed a significant reduction of 35 percent in the issuance of visas to international undergraduate students for the years 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the government has substantially increased the cost of living requirement, raising it from 10,000 Canadian dollars to 20,635 Canadian dollars. For Bangladeshi students, who traditionally view Canada as a top destination for higher education, these policy changes are prompting them to reconsider their plans.

Over the past 7-8 years, there has been notable growth in the number of Bangladeshi students opting for colleges and universities in China and Hong Kong SAR for their higher studies. These institutions have gai...