Success Stories
Real journeys from Bangladesh to Japan. These narratives demonstrate proven, real-world impact and reliability.
Rafiq Hossain
Program
B.Sc. in Computer Science
The Challenge
Lacked N2 certification and faced complex COE documentation requirements for a competitive technical university.
The Parag Intervention
Parag's dual team coordinated a 7-month intensive JLPT program in Dhaka while the Japan office liaised directly with the university's international admissions office to pre-validate academic credentials.
The Outcome
Achieved N2 in 6 months. COE approved in 3 weeks. Now working part-time as a software development intern in Shibuya while completing degree requirements.
Nasrin Akter
Program
M.A. in International Relations
The Challenge
First-generation university student from a single-income family. Needed full financial planning and scholarship alignment.
The Parag Intervention
Parag structured a hybrid funding model combining JASSO Honors Scholarship, part-time work authorization, and family sponsorship documentation. The Japan team secured a shared apartment in Takadanobaba within budget.
The Outcome
Awarded JASSO Honors Scholarship (¥48,000/month). Maintains 3.7 GPA. Works 20 hours/week at an international NGO liaison office.
Tariq Mahmud
Program
Japanese Language School → Engineering Transfer
The Challenge
Needed to transition from language school to a top-tier national engineering program with limited prior technical vocabulary.
The Parag Intervention
Parag mapped a precise 2-year pathway: language school in Osaka (April intake) → EJU preparation → direct transfer application. The Japan office provided EJU-specific tutoring and university open-day coordination.
The Outcome
Scored 320/400 on EJU Mathematics. Accepted to Osaka University Faculty of Engineering. Currently in first year with full tuition coverage through MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship.