The Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie arrived in Bangladesh for a two-day visit and is scheduled to visit Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, today (Tuesday), the second day of her tour. She arrived in Cox’s Bazar by air on Monday night.
The royal visit was arranged at the invitation of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
During her visit to the Rohingya camps, the Duchess will tour refugee settlements in Ukhiya and observe humanitarian assistance programmes. She is expected to focus particularly on healthcare, education, protection and leadership development initiatives for displaced women and girls.
She will also assess the current humanitarian response being delivered through the United Nations, international organisations and local agencies.
The Duchess previously visited Bangladesh in 2017. She is accompanied on the current visit by British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook and other senior officials.
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