Jan, 2026
The Asia Association of Education and Exchange (AAEE) successfully hosted the
Japan-Bangladesh Multicultural Co-learning Forum 2025 on December 29, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The venue was filled to capacity, with many participants standing throughout the program, reflecting the strong interest and enthusiasm surrounding the event.
This forum was organized under the theme:
"Fostering Ethical Awareness and Moral Responsibility"
bringing together young people and educators from Japan and Bangladesh to engage in meaningful dialogue beyond differences in culture, background, and social context. The event was designed as a Co-learning platform, where participants learned with and from one another through shared reflection and discussion.
Mr. Bobby Hajjaj
Founder and Chairman, Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM)
Academic and Educator, North South University
Mr. Hajjaj delivered an inspiring address on the importance of democracy, education, and ethics in Bangladeshi society, offering a powerful message to the younger generation who will shape the nation's future.
Prof. Akinori Seki
President, Asia Association of Education and Exchange (AAEE)
Professor, Tokyo Keizai University
Drawing on AAEE's long-standing experience in international education, Prof. Seki delivered a keynote lecture on how young people can take ethical awareness and moral responsibility as their own personal and social commitment.
He emphasized the importance of pausing judgment in multicultural societies and highlighted the value of dialogue as a means of collaboratively envisioning the future.
Mr. Mainul Faysal
Founder & Executive Director, Switch Bangladesh Foundation
Mr. Faysal spoke about the significance of collaboration between Japan and Bangladesh and introduced educational initiatives that connect young people with local communities.
During the forum, students who participated in the Bangladesh-Japan Exchange Project (BJEP) 2025 presented the outcomes of their collaborative research conducted in Bangladesh.
Focusing on education as a central theme, the students shared insights gained through fieldwork, dialogue with local communities, and cross-cultural cooperation.
Their presentations went beyond reporting results, encouraging participants to reflect on ethical responsibility, social challenges, and the role of youth in shaping future societies.
Through keynote speeches, student presentations, and cultural exchange, the forum fostered an environment where participants did not simply seek quick understanding, but instead engaged with differences thoughtfully and continued to reflect together.
AAEE remains committed to promoting international educational exchange across Asia, creating spaces where young people can critically engage with society and collaboratively imagine the future.
