Cambodia is a bit different as they give out cash US$s from their ATMs. A bank will change them to anything you want.
The OP is trying to circumvent SL currency control regulations, it may well be for honest reasons, but that is why she is having difficulty.
There are Plenty of currency Exchange centers in Colombo Fort , Simply go for a place like that and Exchange your LKR to Euros.
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