Read Books
Widen Your Horizon
To develop reading habit among teenage students, United International University (UIU) and The Daily Star have jointly launched a year long book reading campaign. The campaign titled "Read Books Widen Your Horizon", will run across the country, reaching out to students.
Eligibility
Anyone can participate.
Prizes and Awards
Exciting Prize money and Certificates for top 5 in each month. Digital Certificates for all readers and entry to the Hall of Fame.
Final Round
Top 5 performers from each month enter the gala round at the end of the 10 months program.
Book of the Month
"A golden age"
Third quiz date is April 08, 2022 Friday (11.00 AM).
Please follow the instructions here on how to use the quiz web application: View Instructions
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Prizes and Awards
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Exciting Prize money and Certificates
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Digital Badge and Certificates for all readers and entry to the Hall of Fame for that month
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Top 5 performers from each month enter the gala round at the end of the 10 months program
Why shall you join this competition?
A good reading competition–one that matches your reading needs, can improve your knowledge, skills, and attitude towards life. At the middle of 2021, when we are trying to leave a year of stress, uncertainty and change behind us, this competition invites you to discover a fresh list of widely celebrated books that can rejuvenate you with optimism and aspirations.
Organizer
United International University (UIU) and The Daily Star have jointly launched a year long book reading campaign.
United Internationa University
United International University (UIU) has always been a pioneer in leading our youth towards the path of excellence as the mission of
UIU is to create excellent human resources with intellectual, creative, moral and practical skills.
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The Daily Star
The Daily Star is the largest circulating daily English-language newspaper in Bangladesh. Founded by Syed Mohammed Ali on 14 January 1991. The Daily Star is considered a newspaper of record for Bangladesh. Read more
MOU Ceremony of Read Books Widen Your Horizon
To develop reading habit among teenage students, United International University (UIU) and The Daily Star have jointly launched a yearlong book reading campaign. Titled "Read Books Widen Your Horizon", the campaign will run across the country, reaching out to students aged between 15 and 19 years. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between UIU and The Daily Star at the capital's The Daily Star Centre. Read more
Read Books, Win Prize
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The major incentive to compete here is, it provides you with a great learning opportunity
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You will have a better chance of winning than you think
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The prizes are mesmerizing and extravagant
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You will obtain significant experience with hard copy certification to enrich your CV
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And, on top of that you will get connected to a cohort of similar young minds ignited by the power of words
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10 Month long compitiition
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5 winners on each month
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies
Vision
The younger generations have become too dependent on social media. We want them to grow inside, to discover the hidden treasure by reading books.
One of the main goals of the campaign is to grow keenness for attaining knowledge among the students.
United International University (UIU)
United International University is organising the Book Reading Competition with the aim of inspiring our youngsters to nurture the habit of reading books. United International University (UIU) has always been a pioneer in leading our youth towards the path of excellence as the mission of UIU is to create excellent human resources with intellectual, creative, moral and practical skills. Read more
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Who can Participate?
Anyone can participate.
Can I participate more than once/more than in one month
Yes, you can.
Will the books be provided to me by the organization?
No, you have to buy your own book. The books in our list are world class and most of them are not available for free for which we cannot provide you any content of it. Moreover, purchasing the copy will help you increase your personal book collection and let you keep the knowledge forever.
When will the test be held?
The test will be held at the end of every month.
How will I sit for the test?
You can appear for the test online using a cell phone/desktop/laptop. (Please read the Rules & Regulation segment).
Can I read more books than the one assigned each month for competition?
Yes, you sure can. We have provided an exciting list of books which you can read whenever you want and we will keep on updating the book list.