Dhaka: British High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III here on Wednesday evening. The event paid tribute to the King, the UK’s Head of State and the Head of the Commonwealth, who has been a global champion of climate action, sustainable development, the arts, healthcare, and education for decades.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, welcomed guests to the celebration, which featured traditional British and Bangladeshi cuisine, music, and a ceremonial toast to His Majesty and the continued growth of the UK-Bangladesh relationship. Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan attended the event as the chief guest.
In her remarks, the adviser expressed her gratitude to the British government, noting that the UK has agreed to share real-time data with Bangladesh on early disaster warning and climate change. She referred to the long-standing relations between Bangladesh and Britain and expressed hope that the bilateral relations between Dhaka and London would further be strengthened in the days to come.
High Commissioner Cooke highlighted the theme of climate resilience and sustainable development for the event, stating that these are issues which His Majesty has consistently championed and are a vital part of the UK-Bangladesh partnership. She emphasized that this year’s celebration also reflects the UK’s ongoing commitment to supporting Bangladesh on its path towards a democratic, inclusive, and prosperous future.
The event brought together distinguished guests from the interim government of Bangladesh, the Diplomatic Corps, political parties, and representatives from the fields of trade, business, academia, social development, arts, culture, media, and sports. The Official Birthday of the King is celebrated by British High Commissions and Embassies around the world. King Charles is the Head of the Commonwealth, which is a family of 56 countries, including Bangladesh.