The American International University-Bangladesh hosted a distinguished delegation from the Embassy of France in Bangladesh on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, to promote higher education opportunities in France. The delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, accompanied by Mr. Baptiste Lebret, Cultural Attaché, and Ms. Syeda Naasiba Hossain, Country Head of Campus France Bangladesh. During the visit, the Ambassador held a courtesy meeting with Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Group Captain (Retd) Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar; Prof. Dr. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor; Faiz-Ul-Bari Rajon, Deputy Director, Admin; Abu Mia Akanda Tuhin, Head of Public Relations; and Saadi Islam, Public Relations Officer. The delegation also engaged in interactive discussions with students and faculty members and visited the university campus. An informative session titled “Higher Education in France” was conducted by Ms. Syeda Naasiba Hossain, Country Head of Campus France Bangladesh. The session focused on higher education opportunities in France, the French education system and its global appeal, tuition fees, scholarships, living costs, and a diverse range of academic programmes. In his remarks, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet underscored France’s strong commitment to fostering international academic collaboration. The visit marked another significant step in strengthening educational ties between Bangladesh and France, opening new avenues for academic exchange and collaboration between institutions.