Duchess Sophie is coming to Bangladesh on a three-day visit.

BanglaPress Desk: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh—a prominent and influential member of the British Royal Family—is set to arrive in Bangladesh next week for a significant three-day official visit, aimed at highlighting the depth and multifaceted nature of the bilateral relationship and partnership between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. She is the wife of Prince Edward (Duke of Edinburgh), the youngest brother of King Charles III.

Buckingham Palace has officially announced that the Duchess will be in Bangladesh from November 9 to November 11. During her visit, she will participate in a series of key engagements, with a primary focus on the welfare, protection, and empowerment of women and girls.

According to the itinerary, upon her arrival in Dhaka, the Duchess will be welcomed by the President of Bangladesh. Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Tarique Rahman, is also expected to be present.

The Duchess will visit the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT) to learn about Bangladesh’s outstanding and distinguished contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions, and to underscore the vital importance of women’s participation in peace and security.

As part of her busy royal itinerary, she will visit the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), where she will interact directly with emerging young athletes, including female hockey players. This engagement will highlight the significant role that sports play in creating new opportunities and possibilities for women and girls.

Furthermore, the Duchess will attend a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the British Council in Bangladesh, which will bring together the younger generation. There, she is expected to deliver a strong message in support of education, cultural exchange, and women’s empowerment.

Following her engagements in the capital, Dhaka, the Duchess will travel to Cox’s Bazar. There, she will conduct field visits to observe the vital work being carried out by various international and local organizations aimed at improving the lives of Rohingya refugees. During her visit to the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, she will learn in detail about the ongoing protection and support services provided to forcibly displaced women, children, and affected families.

Additionally, the Duchess will closely observe the initiatives being implemented on the ground to foster leadership among women and children in the refugee camps and to strengthen their resilience in overcoming crises.