{"id":16050,"date":"2025-10-11T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T03:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/?p=16050"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:09:59","slug":"the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-language-programmes-2025-b-academic-batch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-language-programmes-2025-b-academic-batch\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inauguration Ceremony of the Language Programmes &#8211; 2025 (B) Academic Batch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) proudly hosted the <strong>Inauguration Ceremony of the Language Programmes<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, October 11, 2025<\/strong>, at the <strong>BCIS Auditorium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This special event marked the beginning of a new academic journey for students enrolled in <strong>thirteen language programmes<\/strong> offered by BCIS, designed to enhance global language proficiency and promote cross-cultural understanding.<\/p>\n<p>We were honored to welcome our Chief Guest and delighted to have <strong>Ms. Bina Gandhi Deori<\/strong>, <strong>Deputy Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre<\/strong>, as the <strong>Guest of Honor<\/strong>. Their insightful and inspiring remarks emphasized the vital role of language learning in fostering intercultural dialogue and strengthening international relations.<\/p>\n<p>BCIS remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a <strong>globally connected, culturally aware, and linguistically diverse community<\/strong> through high-quality language education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div 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