PRESS RELEASE : British High Commissioner to Bangladesh calls on Government of Bangladesh’s Adviser for Foreign Affairs [August 2024]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 14 August 2024.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with Honourable Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh Mr Md Touhid Hossain today in Dhaka.

The UK welcomes the appointment of the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The interim government has the UK’s support as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and create a peaceful pathway to an inclusive and democratic future.

In the meeting, the High Commissioner and Adviser for Foreign Affairs discussed the strong and enduring relationship between Bangladesh and the UK, cemented by their deep people-to-people ties and shared Commonwealth values. They also discussed how the UK can support the interim government’s work towards a democratic and prosperous future and other issues of mutual interest including Rohingya.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said

“As a longstanding partner and friend of Bangladesh, the UK welcomes the appointment of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus.

“We have been deeply saddened by the violence and all loss of life in recent weeks. We recognise the bravery of the students and many others who through peaceful protest called for a different future for Bangladesh.

“The interim government has the UK’s support as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and chart a peaceful pathway to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future for the people of Bangladesh.”