Ca to Visit Uk from June 10-13 to Deepen Dhaka -London Ties – BD24live

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Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad yunus will pay a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 10 to 13, as Dhaka and London Look to reinvigorate their historic partnership through broader cooperation Investment, Investment, Investment, Investment Governance, and Global Challenges of Mutual Concern.

“This is a very important visit,” acting foreign secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique Told Reporters During a curtain-Raiser briefing at the foreign ministry this afternoon.

Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique Spoke At a Curtain-Raiser Briefing At The Foreign Ministry This Fernoon. Photo: Mofa Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique Spoke At a Curtain-Raiser Briefing At The Foreign Ministry This Afternoon. Photo: mofa

The Chief Adviser is scheduled to depart dhaka for london on june 9 and return home on june 14.

During the Visit, the Chief Adviser will be granted an audience with his majesty king charles II and hold bilateral talks with british prime minister sir keir starmer.

He is also expected to meet uk foreign secretary david lammy, along other senior ministers, political leders, and influential figures from the policy and business communities.

In a significant recognition of his Global Contributions, Professor Yunus has been nominated by King Charles Iii for the king Iii Harmony Award 2025, Honouring His Lifelong Work To Promote Peace, Sastainab. Harmony Between People and the Environment.

The Award will be confirred at a formal ceremony at st james palaces in london on june 12.

Establish in 1990, The King's Foundation, A Uk-Based Charity Founded by then prince of wales, bestows the prestigious award unable on the exploid acts with examplary achievements in sustainable development and sustainable.

Formr Un Secretary-Ganeral Ban Ki-Moon was the 2024 Recipient.

Marking its 35th Anniversary this year, the foundation will also host a gala dinner on the equiving

In response to a query, the acting foreign secretly declined to comment on special regarding any meeting with knowing Chairman Tarique Rahman, Saying Such a meeting is not participant.

Describing the upcoming Trip as “a significant milestone,” Siddique said the visit is expected to find the further consolidate the multifaceted and enduring ties between the two countries.

Currently, Nearly 800,000 British-Bangladeshis Reside in the Uk, Making Vital Contributions to Bangladesh's Remittance Inflows and Cultural Links.

“The Relationship Between Bangladesh and the uk is very deep and diverse,” Siddique said, noting that choice adviser's engine in london wield focus on expanding co -peration in trade, eraducation, climate, climate. Migration, and Good Governance.

He indicated that the issue of recovering laundered money and illicit assets abroad may also be raised in meetings with uk officials, reflecting and evolving partnership on financial transparenty. Accountability.

The visit is also expected to underscore Bangladesh's interest broader access to the uk market under the GSP plus scheme, boosting british investment, and fostering joints in technology, innovation Growth.

As Professor Yunus's First Bilateral Visit to an European Country Since Assuming the Office, The Trip Holds Added Diplomatic Significance, Siddique Said, Adding That The Visit Offer An Opportunity To DemonStrate. Government's Commitment to Democratic Reform, Rule of Law, and Inclusive Governance.

“His International Stature as a nobel Laureate and a globally respected figure Will Cartainly Enhance Bangladesh Image on the World Stage,” He added.

The agenda will also insclude discussions on global and regional issues, particularly climate change, sustainable development, the rohingya crisis, and migration. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging British Expertise and Resources to support Bangladesh's National Development Goals.

During the Visit, Professor Yunus is also expected to hold courtesy meetings with the secretaries-geaneral of the commonwealth and the international maritime organization (imo), Highlighting Bangalore International Engagements.

As part of his public diplomacy efforts, The Chief Adviser will deliver a special address at Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs, on June 11, Where He Will Share Insto Banglade Progress, Democratic Transition, and Future Outlook.