Recent statistics from UCAS show an increase number of students applying to British universities for higher education.  It has increased from last year which is 9.9 percent Chinese students and 19.3 percent students from India. Huge number of applicants from other non- EEA countries established that UK  still the best possible option who want to access best quality education and research materials.

From last few years it was a tense situation about UK education sector, foreign students were panicking to come UK universities for repeated changing policy. In the mean time many bogus institutes already shut downed, UKBA introduced toughest rules to welcome only genuine students and it works in positive way. UK always opens door for genuine and brightest students who have legitimate intention to study. The recent figure prove that British education get back their pride.

UKBA is introducing new Prime Time appointment service for Dhaka and Sylhet Visa centre. This facility will allow applicant to apply outside of normal business hours. Prime Time Appointment service is available on Saturday from 10:00 am to 13:00 pm with additional cost of BDT 5500 for each applicant. For more about Prime Time service visit. UKBA

East London Express has moved to Olympic City Stratford with more facilities and services at Queens Way House, 275-285 High Stret, Stratford, London E15 2TF. The building is very close to Stratford Tube and Bus Station.

Stratford Tube Station
Central Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, Overground and National Rails are available in this station. Walking distance from the station, after exiting the station turn right into Great Eastern Road and then again right on to the High Street, keep right onto A11 High Street after opposite of Travel Lodge and Holiday Inn Express.

By Car
By car is very easy to access the office and can use A11, A12, A13, M11 and M25. From Whitechapel and Ilford it will take about 15 to 20 minutes.

By DLR
The nearest Docklands Light Railway station is Stratford High Street Station, just few minutes’ walk of the building.

By Bus
Queens Way House is located along the High Street Stratford and is well served by bus routes from Ilford, Stoke Newington, Cross harbour, Shadwell and Lewisham. Available Bus services 25, 108, 276 and 245.

On 19 November UKBA have updated a list of valid and invalid financial institutes for Bangladeshi applicants who intent to apply for a visa in any category. This will effect from 13 December 2012 and any application out of the valid list will not be accept as financial statements.

Valid Financial Institutes:
AB Bank Limited
BRAC Bank Ltd
Citi Bank
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd
Eastern Bank Limited
First Security Islami Bank Ltd
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Mutual trust Bank Ltd
National Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd
One Bank Ltd
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd
Southeast Bank Ltd
Standard Chartered Bank
State Bank of India

Invalid Financial Institutes:
Agrani Bank Limited
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited
Ansar-Vidipi Bank
Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited
Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd
Bangladesh Krishi Bank
Bangladesh Small Industries and Commerce (BASIC) Bank Limited
Bank Alfalah Limited
Bank Asia Limited
Co-operative Bank
Dhaka Bank Limited
Dutch Bangla Bank Limited
Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Limited
Grameen Bank
Habib Bank Limited
International Finance Investment and Commerce Bank Limited

Some major government and private financial institutes are not in the list. Please check before you apply for a point base visa to UK.

for more about the list please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/studying/financial-institutions/

Recently UKBA published a list of 13 financial institutes from Bangladesh which they only accept their financial statement for supporting Visa application in point based system.

On 16 October UKBA  have withdrawn this list and now they are replacing with two list which will publish shortly. Till that existing arrangement will continue.

Fore more details  visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

UKBA have published a list of valid financial institutes for Bangladeshi applicants who intent to apply for a visa in any category. This will effect from 1 November 2012 and after end of this month only the following financial institutes statements will accept for point based application.

Name of Financial Institution
AB Bank Ltd
BRAC Bank Ltd
Citi Bank
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd
Eastern Bank Ltd
First Security Islami Bank Ltd
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Mutual Trust Bank Ltd
National Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd
One Bank Ltd
Southeast Bank Ltd
Standard Chartered Bank
State Bank of India

For more information about financial institution you can visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

The world is celebrating Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a Glorious 60 years of The Queen’s reign.

Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. In 1977 she celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) and the Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.
East London Express is delighted to congratulate on her Diamond Jubilee.

To know more about Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Visit Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

British Council introduced new way learn daily communication English. This program is mainly designed for who wish to work and live in the UK….more 

From April 5 2012 Tier 1 PSW application is closing. The UKBA  is introducing new opportunities for fresh graduate to become a graduate entrepreneur who wish to switch after finishing their education. For more