UK's Indo-Pacific minister due in city today

UK-Bangladesh cooperation is set to increase on priority areas including migration, economic reform and security as UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrives in Dhaka this (Tuesday) morning on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.
On her second visit to Bangladesh in her role as Indo-Pacific Minister, she will reaffirm the UK's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, said a press release Monday.
During her visit to Dhaka, Minister Trevelyan will meet Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud.
Their discussions will focus on UK-Bangladesh migration cooperation, trade and economic ties, and the UK's support to the Rohingya refugee response.
The minister will also meet business leaders, humanitarian actors, climate experts and, in meetings with civil society organisations and political leaders, she will recognise the importance of democracy and human rights as foundations for long-term growth and prosperity.
Minister Trevelyan will also announce new UK support to equip and empower youth and vulnerable groups in Bangladesh to engage in climate action.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, said, "I'm pleased to be back in Bangladesh with our new trade policy project marking an important step forward towards closer UK-Bangladesh collaboration, boosting our economic ties."
"We remain steadfast in our support for the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh, and will provide 12 million pound of new humanitarian assistance, to increase access to clean water, healthcare, shelter, and protection services for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh," she added.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, said, "Delighted to welcome UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to Bangladesh. The UK's long-standing friendship with Bangladesh is cemented by the deep cultural and people-to-people links between our two countries."
"The UK-Bangladesh partnership continues to go from strength to strength. From our joint work to tackle economic challenges, to our steadfast support for the Rohingya, and our partnership on climate change, we are determined to do more together," he added.
Reaffirming the UK's sustained support for the Rohingya people, Minister Trevelyan would announce 12 million pound (over Tk 1.63 billion) of new UK humanitarian assistance to support Rohingya refugees and neighbouring host communities in Bangladesh.
The new funding will provide clean water, healthcare, shelter and protection services. It will also support the development of the camp's infrastructure to help protect it from natural disasters.