UK Eager to Enhance Bilateral Trade with Dhaka

As its High Commissioner Sarah Cooke made a goodwill visit to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban house today, the United Kingdom (UK) shown interest in enhancing bilateral trade and investment with Bangladesh.

Following the discussion, Cooke was described as saying, "The UK will continue its cooperation in Bangladesh's efforts for its overall development, particularly in women's education," by the PM's Press Secretary, Ihsanul Karim.

Karim claims that during the discussion, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the need for the repatriation of the Rohingya people, stressing that it would be better for Bangladesh if this occurred as soon as possible.

She hoped that the Rohingya problem would receive the proper attention from the international community, which would hasten the return of the Myanmar nationals.

The premier voiced concern that the Rohingyas' protracted presence may worsen the region of Coxsbazar's socioeconomic difficulties.

The Rohingya repatriation will be accelerated, according to the UK representative, provided the problem is kept in the public eye on a global scale.

She concentrated on giving the Rohingyas education and training in skill development so they could find employment when they returned to their own Myanmar.

The summit also covered a range of topics, including regional concerns, climate change, security, and bilateral ties.

The group expressed pleasure with Bangladesh and the UK's current bilateral relations and aimed to further solidify them.