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US embassy delegation visits Premier University

Daily Sun Report, Chattogram

Published: 14 Nov 2026, 06:17 PM

US embassy delegation visits Premier University

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A delegation from the Public Diplomacy Section of the US Embassy in Bangladesh visited Premier University and held a courtesy meeting with the university Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof SM Nasrul Quadir recently.

The university Treasurer Prof Zahed Hossain Sikder and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.

During the meeting, discussions focused on exploring various opportunities to further strengthen the existing collaboration between the US Embassy and Premier University.

Particular emphasis was placed on enhancing the university’s engagement and cooperation with the embassy through American Corner Chattogram.

The discussion also covered opportunities to facilitate a Fellow Exchange Program in the Department of English and expand the activities and student engagement initiatives of American Corner Chattogram.

The possibility of establishing a writing centre at Premier University was also discussed, with the aim of enhancing students’ academic competencies, writing abilities and communication skills.

The proposed initiative seeks to develop students into more skilled, confident and well-rounded individuals while strengthening their competitiveness and prof readiness for the evolving job market.

Following the courtesy meeting, the delegation delivered a special presentation for students at American Corner Chattogram, located at Premier University’s GEC Campus.

The presentation focused on US higher education opportunities and various US Government (USG) exchange programmes.

The session provided students with valuable insights into opportunities for pursuing higher education in the United States and participating in different exchange programmes supported by the US government.

The visiting delegation included Public Engagement Acting Director Richard Bruner, Youth Engagement Specialist Jonathan Gomes, and Alumni Coordinator Shams Bin Nafiz of Academic and Professional Exchanges.

American Corner Chattogram Legal Main Contact Sadat Zaman Khan, Coordinator R Rafi Hossain, and Assistant Coordinator Faiza Chowdhury were also present.

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