Desk Report:
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, met with Dr. Zubaida Rahman—wife of Tarique Rahman—to discuss matters of mutual interest, including the welfare, safety, and empowerment of women and girls.
The meeting took place on Monday at the Crown Plaza Hotel in the capital. The Duchess met with Dr. Zubaida Rahman shortly after her arrival in Dhaka.
During the discussion, the two addressed shared interests and potential areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom regarding the rights, welfare, safety, and empowerment of women and girls.
Shama Obaid, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, was present during the meeting.
The Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Bangladesh from November 9 to 11, at the invitation of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Throughout her visit, the Duchess will engage with representatives from various communities and organizations to highlight the bilateral partnership and areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and the UK.
Additionally, her itinerary includes a visit to humanitarian aid operations supporting the Rohingya population sheltered in Bangladesh. As part of this, she is scheduled to travel to Cox’s Bazar to observe the work of various agencies assisting Rohingya refugees.
According to analysts, this visit by the Duchess of Edinburgh is expected to elevate the friendly relations between Bangladesh and the UK to new heights, while further accelerating collaboration on critical international issues, such as the advancement of women and the management of humanitarian crises.
