Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, held a courtesy meeting with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Dhaka on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The meeting took place shortly after the Duchess arrived in Dhaka for an official three-day visit (November 9–11) conducted at the invitation of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obayaid was also present during the discussions.
Read next4 More Deaths and 1,900 New Hospitalizations Reported From Dengue in 24 HoursThe bilateral dialogue centered on mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom in protecting the rights, safety, and empowerment of women and young girls. Throughout her stay, the Duchess is scheduled to engage with various community representatives and inspect humanitarian relief operations supporting displaced Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. Analysts note that this high-level visit strengthens diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and the UK while invigorating joint efforts on gender development and international humanitarian crises.
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