tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Bangladesh2026-05-21T16:49:57+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-dhaka-hosts-send-off-reception-for-bangladesh-womens-cricket-team-ahead-of-icc-womens-t20-world-cup2026-05-21T16:49:57+01:00British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World CupBritish High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England an…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-trade-envoy-visits-dhaka-to-strengthen-two-way-trade-and-economic-ties2026-04-06T03:10:17+01:00UK Trade envoy visits Dhaka to strengthen two-way trade and economic tiesThe UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Rt. Hon. the Baroness Winterton of Doncaster, DBE is visiting Dhaka this week to reinforce and expand the longstanding and mutually beneficial UK–Bangladesh trade and economic partnership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-parliamentary-elections-in-bangladesh2026-02-13T23:18:54+00:00FCDO statement on parliamentary elections in BangladeshFCDO statement on parliamentary elections in Bangladeshtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-bangladesh-strengthen-defence-partnership-with-survey-vessel-sales-agreement2026-02-08T10:40:10+00:00UK and Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreementThe United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government‑to‑government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-training-helps-pakistani-border-force-catch-criminals-and-prevent-human-trafficking2025-12-11T15:00:56+00:00UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human traffickingCombatting people smuggling was the focus of Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s visit to Pakistan this week.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-visit-to-meet-rohingya-women-and-girls-in-bangladesh-for-uk-minister2025-11-12T15:23:45+00:00First visit to meet Rohingya women and girls in Bangladesh for UK MinisterUK Minister for International Development, Jenny Chapman will confirm UK support for Rohingya refugees, including women and girls, while visiting Bangladesh this week (13–14 November 2025).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-statement-for-the-item-10-general-debate2025-10-03T16:37:36+01:00UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 10 General DebateUK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-fund-lifesaving-assistance-to-over-500000-rohingya-refugees2025-09-30T00:00:00+01:00UK to fund lifesaving assistance to over 500,000 Rohingya refugeesThe UK will provide food, shelter, clean water, and other life-saving services to half a million Rohingya refugees displaced from Myanmar by conflict and persecutiontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-for-the-uk-governments-chevening-scholarships-is-now-open2025-08-05T13:00:00+01:00Applications for the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships is now openApplications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bhc-dhaka-celebrate-official-birthday-of-his-majesty-king-charles-iii2025-06-18T17:48:34+01:00BHC Dhaka celebrate official birthday of His Majesty King Charles IIIBritish High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on 18 June. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/helping-communities-adapt-to-storms-in-bangladesh2025-06-04T11:00:37+01:00Helping communities adapt to storms in BangladeshThe UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) supports AI-based forecasting to boost extreme weather preparedness in Bangladesh.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-trade-envoy-to-bangladesh-visits-dhaka-to-boost-trade-partnership2025-04-08T07:16:08+01:00UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh visits Dhaka to boost trade partnershipUK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Rt. Hon. the Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE, is visiting Dhaka to strengthen and expand the long-standing economic and trade partnership between the UK and Bangladesh.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-for-the-item-10-general-debate2025-04-02T11:00:06+01:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 10 General DebateUK Statement at the 58th Human Rights Council for the Item 10 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/2025-rohingya-joint-response-plan-uk-statement2025-03-27T10:24:23+00:002025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement2025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministerial-roundtable-on-water-security-13-march-2025-outcome-statement2025-03-14T16:27:38+00:00Ministerial Roundtable on Water Security, 13 March 2025: outcome statementA statement of priority actions for improving global water security, agreed between the UK government and the attending countries and multilateral organisations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-violence-against-children2025-03-12T15:21:10+00:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Violence Against ChildrenUK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/joint-un-initiative-for-the-prevention-of-wasting-lord-collins-speech2025-03-12T15:08:57+00:00Joint UN Initiative for the Prevention of Wasting: Lord Collins’ speechFCDO’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, gave a speech at a stakeholder event to mark the launch of the Joint UN Initiative for the Prevention of Wasting (JUNIPr). The initiative seeks to tackle the deadliest fo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-dhaka-celebrates-international-womens-day-reaffirming-commitment-to-gender-equality2025-03-08T05:00:05+00:00British High Commission Dhaka celebrates International Women’s Day, reaffirming commitment to gender equalityBritish High Commission Dhaka organised an event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, featuring inspiring Bangladeshi women leaders and female heads of mission in Bangladesh.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/empowering-women-in-business-bangladeshi-female-entrepreneurs-embark-on-a-landmark-trade-mission-to-the-uk2025-02-04T07:49:45+00:00Empowering women in business: Bangladeshi female entrepreneurs embark on a landmark trade mission to the UKBangladeshi women entrepreneurs representing eight businesses are set to lead a trade mission to the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/human-rights-and-democracy-on-the-agenda-as-uk-human-rights-ambassador-visits-bangladesh2025-02-03T06:38:03+00:00Human rights and democracy on the agenda as UK Human Rights Ambassador visits BangladeshUK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders is arriving in Dhaka for a three-day visit to hold meetings with the Interim Government, human rights defenders and other partners.