Duchess of Edinburgh Princess Sophie to Arrive in Bangladesh Tomorrow

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The Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Sophie will visit Bangladesh, from Monday, 9th November to Wednesday, 11th November.

During the visit, The Duchess will meet communities and organisations which demonstrate the strength and breadth of the UK Bangladesh partnership.

Her Royal Highness will also see the support being provided in Bangladesh to the Rohingya community.

In Dhaka, Her Royal Highness will meet the President of Bangladesh and the Prime Minister’s spouse, Dr Zubaida Rahman, to discuss shared interests in the welfare, protection and the empowerment of women and girls.

The Duchess will visit the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT) to see the country’s vital role in UN peacekeeping and highlight the importance of women's participation in peace and security.

At Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), Her Royal Highness will meet young athletes, including female hockey players, celebrating the role of sport in creating opportunities for women and girls.

The Duchess will also mark 75 years of the British Council in Bangladesh, joining a celebration with young people, championing education, cultural exchange and women's empowerment.

The Duchess of Edinburgh will travel to Cox’s Bazar, to see the work of organisations supporting Rohingya refugees.

Her Royal Highness will hear about vital protection and support services for women, girls, and families affected by displacement, including work to strengthen resilience and leadership within refugee communities, and the rehabilitation, protection and inclusion services helping women and children to build a future despite displacement.