British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has said the relationship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom is based on deep shared history; strong cultural and people-to-people links; and Commonwealth ties.

“It is also an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the UK-Bangladesh partnership,” she said while speaking at a reception on Wednesday evening. 

British High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on June 12.

“It is my pleasure to host this reception to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III," said the High Commissioner. 

Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury graced the reception as the guest of honour. 

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A wide range of dignitaries from the government of Bangladesh including Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury; the Diplomatic Corps and representatives from the fields of trade, business, academia, social development, arts, culture, media and sports joined the celebration.

The King’s Birthday Party is celebrated by British High Commissions and Embassies around the world. 

This year, the king turns 76 on November 14.

His Majesty The King is Head of the Commonwealth, which is a family of 56 countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace. 

The British High Commission Dhaka’s King’s Birthday Party 2024 was supported by HSBC (Platinum Partner); Le Meridien Dhaka (Hospitality Partner); and Unilever and Standard Chartered Bank (Diamond Partners).