HRH Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, met with Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, during her official visit to Dhaka on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The meeting took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dhaka following the Duchess's arrival earlier in the day. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid was also present. Discussions during the high-level meeting centered on shared bilateral interests in women and children's welfare, safety, and empowerment.
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