Lodestar

For Bangladeshi students

Study abroad, guided by someone who works only for you

Where to apply, what it really costs, which scholarships fit, and where not to apply. Every fact comes with its official source.

7 checks before you pay

US · Germany · UK · CanadaNo commission from anyoneApp coming soon

Who pays us

Only students. Nobody else.

Lodestar takes no commission from any university, agency, lender or test provider. That is why we can tell you plainly: "don't apply here".

  • No university commission
  • No agency referral fees
  • No bank or loan kickbacks
  • No test-centre deals

Why it matters: many "free" agents are paid by colleges for each student they send. A Canadian Senate report found agents earn 15–20% of first-year tuition, sometimes 30%.

Source: CTV News, Senate report · checked 2 Nov 2026

What we're building

The Lodestar app

  • ✦Find your matchUniversities and subjects that fit your interests, results and budget.
  • ✦Know what it really takesPapers you need, deadlines, and the official visa steps, with a source for every fact.
  • ✦Know the real costTuition and cost of living in taka, city by city.
  • ✦Check before you payHow to verify a university, an offer or an agent yourself.

A receipt for every fact

This is how every fact will look in the Lodestar app:

University of Saskatchewan · MSc Computer Science (thesis)

Canada · Target
Funding
Normally 20 months: tuition + CAD 18,000 a year
Deadline
15 December (for September start)
English
IELTS 7.0, none below 6.5
Supervisor
Not needed before applying

Source: grad.usask.ca · checked 1 Nov 2026

This is an example. Always check details on the official site.

What we never do

Your application stays yours

  • We don't submit for youYou submit everything yourself. We never act as your representative.
  • We don't write your SOPYou write it; we ask questions and give feedback.
  • No fake papers or bank statementsIt can get you banned for life.
  • No visa guaranteesEmbassy officers decide. Nobody can guarantee it.

7 checks before you pay anyone

In one Dhaka case alone, police say about 350 people lost Tk 15.5 crore (July 2026). Our free guide shows the 7 things to check first.

Source: The Business Standard, 14 Jul 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026

See the free guide

Questions

When will the app be ready?

We're building it now. Until then, the free scam-check guide is open to everyone.

Is this visa or immigration advice?

No. We help with where to apply and how to prepare. For visa questions we point you to official sources, and to licensed advisers when you need one.

What happens to my details?

They're used only to build your shortlist and contact you. We never ask for your passport, transcripts or bank statements.

Who runs Lodestar?

A pharmacy graduate and designer in Bangladesh who watched people close to him struggle to find their way abroad.