British High Commission Celebrates King's Official Birthday and Coronation in Dhaka

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke

The British High Commission in Dhaka joyously commemorated the Official Birthday of King Charles III and the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen on 21 June 2023. Esteemed dignitaries from various sectors, including Md. Tazul Islam, MP, the Honourable Minister of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, Government of Bangladesh, graced the reception as the guest of honour. The event witnessed a gathering of dignitaries from the Government of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Parliament, the Diplomatic Corps, and representatives from fields such as business, trade, social development, academia, arts, culture, media, and sports.

Under the banner of "youth, community, diversity, and sustainability," the event aimed to honor His Majesty The King. Notably, a significant portion of the sponsorship funds raised will be dedicated to supporting the empowerment of women in leadership roles and promoting youth engagement in climate advocacy throughout Bangladesh. These initiatives will be carried out through YouthNet for Climate Justice and the WAVE Foundation for Women in Leadership.

Expressing her delight, Sarah Cooke, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, stated, "I am delighted to host this reception to celebrate the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III and the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen. The UK and Bangladesh enjoy a strong partnership, based on our long shared history, deep people-to-people ties, and as members of the Commonwealth. His Majesty The King is Head of the Commonwealth family of nations. With thanks to our partners, we are also making a donation today to support women’s empowerment and climate justice through youth engagement in Bangladesh. His Majesty is a strong supporter of youth, community, sustainability, and diversity, and with this contribution, we pay tribute to him."

In related information, the King's Birthday Party is a significant celebration observed by British Embassies and High Commissions worldwide. This year, The King, who turns 75 on 14 November, holds the esteemed position of being the Head of the Commonwealth—a collaborative association of 56 countries striving for prosperity, democracy, and peace.

The British High Commission Dhaka's King's Birthday Party 2023 garnered support from esteemed partners, including HSBC (Platinum Partner), Le Meridien Dhaka (Hospitality Partner), Unilever and Standard Chartered Bank (Diamond Partners), Airbus, Duncan Brothers, Haileybury Bhaluka, and Next Sourcing (Gold Partners), as well as G4S, MG Bangladesh, PCS, and Tysers (Silver Partners).