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The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is aware of the distressing events in Bangladesh, where peaceful student-led protests against the recently reinstated government job quotas have escalated into violence resulting in casualties, government-sanctioned curfews and disruptions to internet and cellular services.Ìý

To our Bangladeshi students, we are thinking of you and your friends/family during this difficult time and sympathize with the pain and uncertainty you may be experiencing. Please know that you are not alone as you navigate these events—our University community is here to provide you with the support you may need.

There will be group counselling sessions scheduled in the coming weeks. The dates and times will be updated here once announced.

If you need help identifying or navigating areas of support, please ÌýInternational Student Supports Specialist.

Campus Wellness resourcesÌý

• Pre-recorded seminars and workshops, including coping skills and stress management

• Counselling Services can provide support in processing this negative news and its impacts. Confidential ´Ç²Ô±ð-´Ç²Ô-´Ç²Ô±ð a±è±è´Ç¾±²Ô³Ù³¾±ð²Ô³Ù²õ are available. Those out of the province, please contact .

Academic accommodationsÌý

Connect with AccessAbility Services if you are experiencing impacts from trauma or if you have a known or unknown disability/condition/illness.Ìý

Program support  Ìý

If this situation has impacted your academic responsibilities and requires support navigating program policies, please contact your graduate program coordinator. Ìý

Financial supportÌý

°Õ³ó±ðÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Emergency Loan ProgramÌýoffers financial support to students experiencing short-term financial difficulty.Ìý

Community via student associationsÌý

If you are looking to be in community with other Bangladeshi students, we encourage you to connect with the following student clubs:Ìý

• Graduate students: Ìý

• Graduates and postdocs: 

Additional supports

•  - 1-844-437-3247 (available for immediate support) 

•  - 519-749-4300 

•  - 519-744-3311  

•  - 1-866-925-5454 (available to all Ontario post-secondary students) 

•  – 1-833-456-4566 or by text 45645  

• : To access, create an account on the Dialogue mobile app or on the web at  

• Review a list of third-party mental health and wellness apps on the International Student GuideÌý