Dhaka. Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh Princess Sophie will arrive in Bangladesh on a three-day official visit from 9 to 11 November 2026. The visit aims to strengthen Britain's partnership with India's neighboring country Bangladesh and increase cooperation on issues such as women's empowerment, education, cultural exchange and humanitarian aid.
According to an official statement issued by Royal Communications on November 7, during her visit the Duchess will meet Zubaida Rahman, wife of the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, in Dhaka. In these meetings, common issues related to the welfare, security and empowerment of women and girls will be discussed.
Princess Sophie will also visit the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training (BIPSOT). Here she will understand the role of Bangladesh in UN peacekeeping operations and the importance of women's participation in the field of peace and security.
Additionally, she will meet young players at the Bangladesh Sports Education Foundation (BKSP). Women hockey players will also be included in these. During this period, emphasis will be laid on increasing opportunities for women and girls through sports.
During her visit, the Duchess will also attend an event to mark 75 years of the British Council in Bangladesh. This program will highlight the relations between the two countries in the field of education and cultural exchange.
Princess Sophie will also visit Cox's Market as part of humanitarian aid programs. There she will take stock of the activities of organizations working to help Rohingya refugees. During this time they will be given information about the security and support services being provided to displaced women, girls and families. Efforts related to rehabilitation, inclusion, leadership and self-reliance will also be discussed.
It is noteworthy that this visit, being done on the request of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), will be Princess Sophie's second visit to Bangladesh. Before this, she had also visited Bangladesh in the year 2017.