The Quad Fellowship is an initiative of the governments of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. It sponsors exceptional master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States.
The gathering also marked the official launch of applications for the second class of Quad Fellows, continuing the initiative spearheaded by Quad Leaders.
Beijing [China], May 24 (ANI): China's warning of 'substantial damage' to bilateral ties with Bangladesh if the latter joined the Quad alliance emanates from a fear of Beijing losing another ally, which forms a critical part of the country's strategic focus on South Asia.