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AKA Dhaka MUN II: opening the doors of dialogue  
17 February 2026

AKA Dhaka MUN II united over 300 students from 40+ schools for two days of dynamic debate and diplomacy, empowering youth to engage with global issues and amplify informed, empathetic voices.

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Aga Khan Schools celebrates Class of 2025 graduates
08 January 2026

The Aga Khan Schools celebrated more than 250 graduates from Kenya, Mozambique, India and Bangladesh. The Class of 2025 earned over $14 million in scholarships, led award-winning service projects and are headed to top global universities – ready to lead and serve worldwide.

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AKA Dhaka shines bright in chess championship
02 January 2026

The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka participated in the largest inter-school chess tournament of the year – Marks Active School Chess Champs.

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Back on the pitch: Aga Khan Academy Dhaka hosts the inter-school football tournament 2025
23 December 2025

The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka Inter-School Football Tournament 2025 brought renewed energy to the Academy’s field as schools across Dhaka gathered for two days of competitive play in December. Building on the strong foundation of previous years, the tournament brought together young athletes in a competitive yet collegial environment, reaffirming the Academy’s commitment to holistic education through sport.

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The world as their classroom: learning through field trips
30 November 2025

The Academy’s grade-level trips offered students meaningful opportunities to learn through adventure, reflection and teamwork, demonstrating how real-world experiences help shape confident, resilient and compassionate young people.

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From aspiration to admission: Aga Khan Academy Dhaka’s approach to university readiness
30 October 2025

Through personalised counselling and direct engagement with international universities, students at the Academy gain the insight, confidence and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their higher education pathways.

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Spotlights

Exploring the professional world of work
22 January 2026
During the winter break, DP1 students gained firsthand exposure to professional environments through internships at organisations.
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Student wins The Diana Award for transformative leadership
16 January 2026
Adiba Binte Ahmad Tuba, a Grade 10 student and founder of the Esho Pashe Darai Foundation, leads initiatives empowering girls and supporting underserved communities across Bangladesh.
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Meet Md Kamrul Islam, physical and health education teaching assistant
16 January 2026
With advanced degrees in physical education, Md. Kamrul Islam is passionate about fostering students’ physical, intellectual and emotional well-being.
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AKA Dhaka welcomes back government school teachers for PD session
16 January 2026
The PDC hosted a mid-term training for government primary school teachers under the KIX project, focusing on phonological awareness using the Learning Toolkit+’s ABRACADABRA and READS software.
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“Creating leaders”: Impact of an Aga Khan Schools education
15 January 2026
Class of 2012 alumnus from AKA Mombasa Ham Serunjogi – CEO and co-founder of African fintech giant Chipper Cash – realised the importance of staying connected to something larger than himself.
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AKA Dhaka student wins The Diana Award for transformative leadership
15 January 2026
Adiba Binte Ahmad Tuba, a Grade 10 student, won a Diana Award for her non-profit organisation dedicated to poverty alleviation in Bangladesh.
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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo: From Vision to Reality (Portuguese subtitles)
28 February 2019
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is committed to developing future leaders by delivering Excellence in Education. We offer merit-based admission to our International Baccalaureate (IB) programme at our purpose-built world-class campus in Maputo, Mozambique. Watch our newly released video to learn more about our unique offering.
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A better world through education: The Aga Khan Academies
26 June 2018
The International Baccalaureate featured the Aga Khan Academies and our approach to creating home-grown leaders as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration. Watch to learn how the Academies work to transform the communities in which they are located.
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Spotlight: Abdirahman Ibrahim
05 June 2018
This is Abdirahman, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. During his time at the Academy, he explored his wide-ranging abilities and developed an initiative that helped change the lives of young girls in Mombasa.
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Spotlight: Abdalla Ahmed Mahmud
21 May 2018
Meet Abdalla, a Somali student from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. He shares his journey of self-discovery: Abdalla solidified his multiple identities, fostered his strengths, and created positive social change during his years at the Academy.
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International Women's Day 2018
10 March 2018
Women and girls are strong, fearless, courageous, limitless, and powerful. The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2018 with this video.
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Children Dare to Dream Big
19 February 2018
Video by AFD – Agence Française de Développement about how children at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo "Dare to Dream Big" in their new school facilities. The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique has been growing since it opened its doors in 2013. The second phase extension was completed in early 2018 and included bigger classrooms, extended outdoor play areas, a library, an art room and a science lab.
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Publications

AKA Dhaka IB School Profile 2025-2026
20 November 2025
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Aga Khan Academy Dhaka Quick Facts Sheet
21 October 2024
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The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
08 January 2020
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Excellence in Education
20 November 2018
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