American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special event titled "Let’s Talk with the EU Ambassador," featuring His Excellency Mr. Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the university’s campus on April 29, 2025.

Themed “EU-Bangladesh Relations in a Changing World: Youth Perspectives on Partnership and Progress,” the event provided an engaging platform for AIUB's Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the EU Ambassador. Key topics discussed included Education and Skills Development, Climate Action and Green Transition, Governance, Democracy and Human Rights, as well as Global Security and Contemporary Challenges. Following the roundtable, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) honored the EU Ambassador with a special performance.

Also present at the event was Ms. Jui Chakma, Programme Manager for TVET and Erasmus+ at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, who shared valuable insights into the wide array of opportunities available under the Erasmus+ scholarship program.

The event was graced by the university’s top leadership, including Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees; Ms. Shania Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor; Gp. Capt. (Retd) Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar; and Prof. Dr. S.A.M. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor. Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, and senior officials of AIUB were also in attendance.

During the official meeting with H.E. Mr. Michael Miller, key topics for future collaboration between AIUB and the European Union were discussed, including to expand academic cooperation through greater participation in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Jean Monnet programs, alongside two-way student and faculty mobility; strengthen climate and research collaboration via joint platforms on sustainability 

and environmental law; reduce barriers to mobility and deepening cultural and educational ties.

This event highlighted AIUB’s ongoing commitment to fostering global academic relations and providing a platform for youth engagement on international policy and cooperation.