A delegation from American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) paid a courtesy visit to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, chancellor of the university, at Bangabhaban on Monday, 9 November, 2026. The delegation briefed him on the university’s academic programmes and research and invited him to its 24th convocation.

AIUB Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiful Islam formally extended the invitation during the meeting. The president accepted and confirmed that he would attend the ceremony, according to the press release.

The delegation included Dr Hasanul A Hasan, founding member and chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Ishtiaque Abedin, founding member and vice-chairman of the board. Nadia Anwar, a founding member of the board, and Shania Mahia Abedin, a board member, also attended.

During the meeting, the president said Bangladesh’s education system and several democratic institutions had faced setbacks over the past 15 years. He said the government was working to rebuild the education system and strengthen democratic institutions.

Prof Dr Saiful Islam briefed the president on AIUB’s academic performance, programmes and research activities. The delegation also discussed the university’s international rankings and recent achievements.

The delegation raised several challenges facing the university and outlined its institutional needs. The president assured the delegates that he would consider steps to address the issues they raised.

The president’s military secretary, secretary and press secretary were also present.