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British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday and discussed various issues related to the upcoming national election and the prevailing political situation in the country. The meeting, which lasted for over an hour, began around 10:30am at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan and Organising Secretary Shama Obaed were also present during the meeting. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Dr Moyeen Khan said detailed discussions were held on various issues, including the overall political situation in Bangladesh, the outcome of the discussions held in London on June 13 between Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, the subsequent reaction and situation, the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and further areas of cooperation. He said there was a long discussion on Bangladesh’s relations with its neighbouring countries, considering its geographical location. Mirza Fakhrul meets EU delegation   

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, currently in London, on Thursday said she was pleased with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’ visit to the UK. "Fantastic to welcome Hon. Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus to the UK this week," she wrote from her verified X handle. The High Commissioner said his (Prof Yunus) wide ranging programme of meetings underscore their "shared commitment to democracy, trade and investment, climate action, regional security and support to the Rohingya." Prof Yunus to meet King Charles before receiving prestigious Harmony Award Chief Adviser Prof Yunus arrived here on Tuesday, beginning his four-day official visit to renew their bilateral ties with the United Kingdom, with an increased focus on economic cooperation, trade and investment. “This is a very important visit,” said acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique, noting that the relationship between Bangladesh and the UK is very deep and diverse. He emphasised that the visit will play a significant role in strengthening bilateral relations.  

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met leaders from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s women’s wing and discussed the issues of mutual interest. They had an insightful discussion about their community engagement and the policy issues that matter most to them and their members, said the High Commission in a post from its verified Facebook page. Bangladesh's UK envoy expresses allegiance to upcoming interim govt

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday urged the British businesses to invest in Bangladesh, especially in gas and energy  sectors. He made the call while receiving the credentials from new British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke at Bangabhaban. The envoy was ceremonially welcomed at Bangabhaban here this morning. Read more: President Shahabuddin seeks more British investment in Bangladesh's energy sector Welcoming her, the President said, "Britain is a very close friend of Bangladesh. The UK is playing an important role in the economic and technical development of the country." He expressed deep gratitude to the then British Prime Minister Edward Heath and the people of Britain for showing incredible respect to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as he first flew to London after freedom from Pakistani prison in 1972.  “Since then, Bangladesh and the UK started walking together . . . And over time, this relationship has accelerated to various fields, including bilateral and multilateral sectors,” President Sahabuddin added. Read more: Bangladesh will welcome election observers from EU, UK: PM tells outgoing British high commissioner The high commissioner said the UK's partnership with Bangladesh is on a strong foundation at present. Lauding the socio-economic development of Bangladesh, she said her country would always stand by it in its continued development and progress. HC Cooke sought the cooperation of the president in fulfilling her duties. Read more: Sarah Cooke next British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Earlier, on her arrival at Bangabhaban, a smartly turned-out contingent of the horse-mounted President Guard Regiment (PGR) gave the envoy a guard of honour as part of the ceremony. Secretaries concerned to the Bangabhaban were also present during the meeting.