Some 55 Bangladeshi students have been selected to study in numerous European cities for completing Masters or Doctorates enrolling in different areas under Erasmus+ scholarships for academic year 2018-19.
The study areas are environmental sciences, nanochemistry, educational studies, economics, food science, health, IT, law and development studies.
Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Ambassador Rensje Teerink hosted the Erasmus+ pre-departure event on Tuesday in the city for the 55 Bangladeshi students who will benefit from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarship under the Erasmus+ programme, reports UNB.
The EU ambassador said Erasmus+ helps its beneficiaries to build resilience, adapt to the changing global environment, seize new opportunities and make the most of their talents.
She said the programme creates positive experiences of collaboration and mutual learning among people from different cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
"On top of a more open mind and a stronger sense of initiative, evidence has shown that participants experience and develop an understanding of European values, in particular solidarity and tolerance," said the ambassador.
The new knowledge gained will surely have a far-reaching applicability in Bangladesh and contribute to making progress towards the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, said the EU Embassy.
Representatives of EU Member States diplomatic missions and Honorary Consulates took part in the event.