French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Tuesday said Bangladesh should be more strongly represented in this global student network in France.

He met the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka Prof Dr Abdus Salam, and interacted with students.

During his interaction with the students, the Ambassador encouraged them to consider France as a destination for quality higher education, highlighting the availability of English-taught programs and the growing international student community in the country.

He also emphasised support for women’s education and scholarships, adding that France promotes greater inclusion and opportunities for female students as part of its feminist foreign policy.

During the meeting with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, discussions focused on promoting higher education opportunities in France, with special emphasis on the role of Campus France and the range of services it provides to international students.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor highlighted the importance of student mobility and expressed appreciation for the continued support extended by the French Embassy through Campus France initiatives.

He also praised the contributions of the French expert working in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Dhaka, adding that their role has strengthened academic and research activities.

The Ambassador advised students to rely on Campus France Bangladesh as the official source of information for higher education in France.

He said while students retain full freedom to choose their universities, applications are reviewed and validated through Campus France to ensure proper academic alignment and support.

The Ambassador was accompanied by the Cultural Attaché of the French Embassy, Baptiste Lebret; Country Head of Campus France Bangladesh, Syeda Naasiba Hossain; and Dr. Tonia Astrid Capuano, an oceanographer deployed at the University of Dhaka by the French government.