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Jun 18, 2026

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman.

The meeting was held today, Thursday, 18 June 2026, at the Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat.

During the meeting, the British High Commissioner expressed her expectation that relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom would be further strengthened during the tenure of the current government.

The British side proposed cooperation in the field of technical education and training. Discussions were also held on increasing trade between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, as well as expanding British investment in Bangladesh, which would create new employment opportunities in the country.

In addition, the British High Commissioner expressed interest in British investment in the aviation sector following the inauguration of the Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.


Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir were also present at the meeting.
Tarique Rahman

Chairman of the BNP

Mr. Tarique Rahman

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