Dhaka: France has encouraged Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in French institutions, highlighting expanded academic opportunities, English-taught programmes, and scholarship support. This was discussed when French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc S©r©-Charlet met Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdus Salam on Tuesday and later interacted with students on the campus, said an embassy's press release here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the meeting, discussions focused on promoting higher education opportunities in France, particularly through Campus France and the services it provides to international students. The pro-vice-chancellor stressed the importance of student mobility and appreciated the continued support of the French Embassy through various Campus France initiatives. He also praised the contribution of French expert Dr. Tonia Astrid Capuano, who is working at the university's Department of Oceanography, saying her role has strengthened academic and research activities.
Addressing students, the French ambassador encouraged them to consider France as a destination for quality higher education, noting the growing number of international students and availability of programmes taught in English. He said Bangladesh should have stronger representation within the global student community in France. The ambassador also highlighted France's support for women's education and scholarship opportunities, saying the country promotes inclusion and greater opportunities for female students as part of its feminist foreign policy.
He advised students to rely on Campus France Bangladesh as the official source of information regarding higher education opportunities in France. While students retain full freedom in choosing universities, applications are reviewed and validated through Campus France to ensure proper academic guidance and support, he added.
The ambassador was accompanied by Cultural Attach© of the French Embassy Baptiste Lebret, Country Head of Campus France Bangladesh Syeda Naasiba Hossain, and oceanographer Dr. Tonia Astrid Capuano.