Robert C Dickson @RCDicksonUK Twitter profile

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Robert C Dickson

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3 years

My condolences to victims of recent violence affecting Durga Puja celebrations. UK stands with those working for religious tolerance and harmony, in 🇧🇩and around the world

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Remembering Bangabandhu with respect on this sad anniversary. Photo shows his historic first press conference at Claridges Hotel in London, January 1972, before he returned to Dhaka on a 🇬🇧 aircraft to lead a newly independent 🇧🇩

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1 year

Great afternoon of 🏏 and atmosphere at 🇧🇩/🇮🇳One Day International at Mirpur stadium. Definitely cheering for the home team. Go Tigers! 🐅

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2 years

Engaging political parties across the spectrum is an essential part of diplomacy. Pleased to meet leaders of the BNP today. We discussed current issues in 🇧🇩, including 🇬🇧concerns about recent violence between police and political parties and the deaths of BNP party members.

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Congratulations to the Tigers on an outstanding result. #BCB . Really showed how Test Cricket should be played. #BANvsNZ

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Bangladesh Team dressing room celebrations following the historic win at Mount Maunganui. #BCB #cricket #BANvsNZ

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3 years

World leaders meet at #COP26

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11 months

It was great to be back in Kabul this week for my first visit as 🇬🇧 Chargé d’Affaires for #Afghanistan . My visit demonstrated the UK's commitment to supporting a positive future for all Afghans, including women and girls. A thread🧵1/7

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1 year

Wonderful restorative weekend on Asia’s longest sea beach - Cox’s Bazar, 🇧🇩

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2 years

Pleased to receive Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to sign the Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Hon PM shared recollections of her and her father’s many meetings with Her Majesty, and The Queen’s wisdom and knowledge.

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1 year

Moving to begin International Mother Language Day 2023 by joining Hon PM, national leaders and diplomatic colleagues in remembering 🇧🇩’s language martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar. #intrrnationalmotherlanguage

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1 year

Great to be at Mirpur for the final afternoon’s 🏏 Great atmosphere. 🐅 s on 🔥 !

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1 year

Very sad to be leaving 🇧🇩next week at the end of a fascinating and eventful tour. Excellent discussion with Honourable Prime Minister this morning reflecting the breadth and depth of the 🇬🇧/🇧🇩relationship across politics, trade, defence, climate and development

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1 year

So much variety and interest on the rivers of 🇧🇩

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2 years

Spring weather in 🇧🇩is just gorgeous

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2 years

Pahela Falgun, such a lovely time of year....

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3 years

Delighted and grateful to join Foreign Minister Momen and diplomatic colleagues in receiving first dose of lifesaving Oxford U/ AZ COVID vaccination this morning. Developed in 🇬🇧, made in 🇮🇳, delivered by 🇧🇩.

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3 years

2021 marks 100th birthday of Dhaka University, largest seat of 🇧🇩higher education and catalyst for 🇧🇩independence. Proud of its 🇬🇧roots and strong 🇬🇧alumni network. Look forward to being part of the celebrations.

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2 years

Fascinating discussion with Ahmadiyya leaders at the Central Mosque and Mission in Dhaka. Their library includes volumes of The Holy Quran in 70 languages. #FoRB

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11 months

Doha remains an important hub for engagement with Afghanistan. Followed up last week’s visit to Kabul with a meeting with @suhailshaheen1

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@RCDicksonUK

1 year

We’ve had a fantastic time in 🇧🇩and are so sad to be leaving this fascinating, complex, hospitable country with its close ties to 🇬🇧. The video has some highlights from 4 wonderful years.

UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

@UKinBangladesh

1 year

It has been our privilege and honour to have worked with Robert. His time in Bangladesh was one of the most exciting for #BritBanglaBondhon , and we look forward to the future of this relationship. Join us in wishing him the very best!

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3 years

On this National Mourning Day, I reflect on the extraordinary life of #Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his contribution to Bangladesh and the world. 🇬🇧is proud to support the people of 🇧🇩as they strive to build an open and prosperous future.

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4 years

And there goes the 11th charter flight taking 🇬🇧 visitors home from 🇧🇩. One more flight planned, for 31 May.

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1 year

🇬🇧All Party Parliamentary Group paying respects to the sacrifices of 1971 at the 🇧🇩National Martyrs Memorial

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3 years

On his 101st birthday, a tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his efforts to build a 🇧🇩based on constitutional principles of freedom and democracy. Photo shows him in London, setting out his vision before returning to lead a newly independent country.

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3 years

Proud to be at spectacular 🇧🇩Golden Jubilee celebration as 🇬🇧PM Boris Johnson’s greeting is relayed to an audience including Honourable 🇧🇩PM Hasina and Honourable 🇮🇳PM Modi

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2 years

On this sad anniversary, remembering the life and work of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the values of freedom, tolerance and inclusion underpinning 🇧🇩 liberation. His friendship with 🇬🇧PM Edward Heath marked the start of a🇬🇧/🇧🇩friendship still strong over 50 years later

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1 year

I knew there were fish in Gulshan Lake, but not on the scale of this catch seen today!

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1 year

Moving, as always, to be at the 🇧🇩National Martyrs Memorial at dawn this morning to remember the birth of independence and the sacrifices of 1971

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1 year

Delighted that Hon Prime Minister will be representing 🇧🇩at the #Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May. Wished her bon voyage this morning as she set off for 🇬🇧via official visits to 🇯🇵and 🇺🇸

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2 years

Delighted to be there for wonderful celebrations of 🇧🇩50th anniversary. #BritBanglaBondhon

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2 years

🇬🇧in 🇧🇩flying the 🇺🇦flag this morning in solidarity against unprovoked and illegal Russian aggression #StandWithUkriane

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1 year

Some personal news: I’m very much looking forward to starting next month. Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Afghanistan -

Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Afghanistan

Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in succession to Mr Hugo Shorter

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2 years

My first time crossing the Padma Bridge. The scale is really impressive, and it completely changes the economic geography of south west 🇧🇩. What an achievement.

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2 years

Congratulations to the 🇧🇩Government and people on the inauguration of the Padma Bridge - a huge national achievement which will spread increased growth and prosperity across the country.

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@RCDicksonUK

2 years

Bidding farewell to the Honourable Prime Minister on her departure for 🇬🇧where she will attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A reminder of the closeness of 🇬🇧/🇧🇩ties

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1 year

Sylhet is the ancestral home of many British Bangladeshis, a busy 🇬🇧/🇧🇩aviation route, home of an active #BritishCouncil and 🇬🇧visa office and a key part of #BritBanglaBondhon . Very much enjoyed Iftar with Sylheti friends this evening

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4 years

First flight taking 🇬🇧 visitors home from 🇧🇩has just taken off from Dhaka with a full load of 269 passengers. Many thanks to Government of 🇧🇩 and Biman for excellent cooperation in Sylhet and Dhaka. 3 more flights this week.

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3 years

Delighted that 🇧🇩is among 8 countries being taken off the 🇬🇧COVID travel red list next week. Very good news for business and travellers

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3 years

On 4 Feb 1972 🇬🇧was one of the first countries to recognise 🇧🇩following historic London meeting between Bangabandhu and 🇬🇧PM Edward Heath. 49 years on the relationship is strong and close. Looking forward to celebrating 50 years of 🇧🇩independence together.

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3 years

Very good visit to Bagerhat. Shait Gumbad and Nine Domed Mosques, plus tomb of Khan Jahan and their associated crocodiles. Deep sense of peace and history.

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2 years

Good to see the flag of 🇧🇩prominently displayed at the Trooping of the Colour commemorating HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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2 years

My deepest sympathy to the family of Third Engineer Hadisur Rahman, killed in the attack on MV Banglar Samriddi in Odessa in 🇺🇦. A tragic 🇧🇩victim of a senseless war.

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4 years

At Dhaka Hazrat Shahkalal airport seeing off a second plane full of 🇬🇧 visitors returning from 🇧🇩. Very grateful for excellent cooperation with 🇧🇩 authorities and British Airways.

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2 years

Very much appreciate Hon 🇧🇩Foreign Minister’s call at the High Commission this morning to sign our Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Like so many people, he had warm personal memories of his contact with HM.

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4 years

Pleased to join 🇧🇩friends celebrating Bangabandhu’s 100th birthday. Relationship between 🇬🇧 and 🇧🇩has been strong and close since 1971. Photo shows him with HM The Queen and Edward Heath, UK PM and the first world leader he met after liberation.

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@RCDicksonUK

2 years

Delighted to invite award winning journalist @RozinaIslam to my Residence this morning for a discussion of the media landscape in 🇧🇩. 🇬🇧strongly committed to free media and vibrant independent journalism as a vital part of a free society.

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1 year

Excellent discussion between Hon 🇧🇩PM and visiting 🇬🇧All Party Parliamentary Group covering economic development, political issues, forthcoming elections and global challenges including climate and the consequences of Russian aggression for the world’s poorest people.

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2 years

🇬🇧and 🇧🇩have a big bilateral Commonwealth and global agenda to discuss. Great that our foreign ministers @trussliz and @AKAbdulMomen were able to meet at CHOGM.

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2 years

A moving morning hearing the story of Dhaka University, the liberation struggle and the martyrs of 1971 on the Centre for Genocide Studies Walking Museum tour, guided by freedom fighter Ajoy Dasgupta.

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3 years

Eid Mubarak!!

UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

@UKinBangladesh

3 years

We are very pleased to be able to send our warmest wishes to all our friends in 🇧🇩 and around the world celebrating #EidUlFitr Eid Mubarak! And Stay safe! #BritBanglaBondhon

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1 year

Taking a break from 🇧🇩- Bangkok is spectacular at night!

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4 years

🇬🇧visitors to 🇧🇩 boarding our this special flight home. Fourth flight tomorrow, more next week.

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2 years

Deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the closing of a long life dedicated to exemplary service. May she rest in peace.

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1 year

Wide ranging and productive conversation with Dr Towfique-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Hon Energy Adviser to Hon Prime Minister, about the new 🇬🇧/🇧🇩Climate Accord and how we can work together towards a future of sustainable growth

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1 year

Eid Mubarak! Delighted to join celebrations hosted by Hon President and Hon Prime Minister this morning

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1 year

🇬🇧and🇧🇩share close political relations. Great to start 2023 with a visit by the 🇬🇧All Party Parliamentary Group on 🇧🇩, and an excellent meeting with the Honourable Speaker.

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@RCDicksonUK

4 years

Great to join Chief of Air Staff at 🇧🇩Air Force Base Bangabandhu to welcome the 🇧🇩Air Force’s second C-130J, newly arrived after refurbishment by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group in 🇬🇧. Excellent 🇧🇩/🇬🇧 defence cooperation. More to come!

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2 years

New Airbus A350, seen at London Heathrow on my journey back to Dhaka. This Rolls-Royce powered aircraft would bring huge extra capacity to 🇧🇩civil aviation. #A350inBangladesh

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2 years

Shonar Bangla moment yesterday evening on the Rupsha River between Mongla and Khulna

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2 years

#WorldCup fever clearly visible on the road to Savar 🇧🇩. 🇦🇷seem most favoured here, followed by 🇧🇷. Occasional welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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2 years

#StandWithUkraine ️: Heads of Mission in 🇧🇩from 13 countries of the 141 which voted in the 🇺🇳General Assembly to condemn 🇷🇺’s illegal, unprovoked war of aggression against 🇺🇦

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1 year

So much potential in 🇬🇧/🇧🇩economic relationship, especially in aerospace, education and financial services. Great Trade and Investment Dialogue today with @alangemmell and teams from both sides to turn ambition into action

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4 years

30 years ago today I was thrilled to join 🇬🇧 Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Since then I have been posted to 🇵🇭, 🇺🇸(x2), 🇲🇰, 🇦🇫 and 🇧🇩. Endlessly fascinating and rewarding work. On 2 September I join the new Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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4 years

Excellent morning in old Dhaka. First the Armenian Church, an oasis and centre of worship since the 17th century, and a reminder of Dhaka’s long history as an international economic and trading centre

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2 years

London looking fabulous in the spring sunshine.

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2 years

Fantastic 🇧🇩welcome for the Queen’s Baton this morning at Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt Anwar Girls’ College. Great Commonwealth displays of athleticism and culture. #Birmingham2022

UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

@UKinBangladesh

2 years

#DoYouknow The Baton has been specially created by designers and technologists from the West Midlands in a unique collaboration that fuses science, technology, engineering and art. #QBR2022 #QueensBatonRelay

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A profound and solemn moment at Smirti Shudha as the diplomatic corps joins Hon President, Hon PM Hon Speaker and VIPs in paying respects at ceremony marking the 51st anniversary of 🇧🇩Independence

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2 years

🇬🇧stands in solidarity with our 🇺🇦friends in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression #StandwithUkraine

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2 years

Moving visit to the 🇧🇩National Monument - looking verdant after recent rains. Always a good place to reflect on highly topical issues of freedom and its price

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1 year

Engagement across the political spectrum is one of the most important (and enjoyable) aspects of diplomatic life. Warm farewell meeting this morning with Mr GM Qader and friends from Jatiya Party

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2 years

Fantastic welcome in 🇧🇩for the #QBR .

UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

@UKinBangladesh

2 years

Day 3 The Queen's Baton made a stop at the Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls’ School and College 🇧🇩 today where they put on a real show of sporting excellence. #QBR2022 | #QueensBatonRelay

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2 years

A strong and dynamic civil society is fundamental to free speech and effective democracy. Civil Society Organisations hold Governments and their institutions to account, in 🇬🇧and around the world. They should be able to operate freely.

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1 year

The Haors of north east 🇧🇩are vital to the country’s ecology and are completely different according to the season. Compare these views of Hakaluki taken last September and today. A fascinating environment rich in bird life

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2 years

Flying to Sylhet it’s shocking to see the continuing scale and impact of flooding in NE 🇧🇩. 🇬🇧has committed £1.6m to support the humanitarian response, including cash assistance, search & rescue, hygiene kits and recovery as the water subsides

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2 years

Good to join the renowned Zillur Rahman for Tritiyo Matra today - in depth discussion of 🇬🇧/🇧🇩 relations, climate change and other current issues. You can see it on #Channeli tonight and tomorrow.

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5 years

On behalf of the British High Commission in Bangladesh, I wish everyone Eid Mubarak. I hope you have a joyful Eid with friends and family. #EidMubarak

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5 years

On the 44th anniversary of his tragic assassination I remember with the deepest respect the extraordinary role of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the history of Bangladesh and of the world. Bangabandhu seen here in Downing St at his historic meeting with PM Edward Heath.

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1 year

The new #BRAC University building is taking shape as an incredible and sustainable learning space, due to open to students this autumn. Great sneak preview tour this afternoon, including what will apparently be 🇧🇩’s highest (rooftop) 🏏 pitch

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2 years

Many thanks for this excellent portrait - the first time I have been painted by an artist.

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My painting for His Excellency Mr. Robert Chatterton Dickson. British High Commissioner, Bangladesh. @RCDicksonUK #Painting #Portrait #Bangladesh

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Free speech is vital to democracy, in 🇬🇧, 🇧🇩and around the 🌍. Delighted to join @Zillur for @Tritiyo_Matra . Wide ranging discussion of #BritBanglaBondhon and current political, diplomatic and economic issues. You can catch it tonight and tomorrow morning

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2 years

Very pleased we were able to welcome Hon 🇧🇩Prime Minister to 🇬🇧, where she signed the Condolence Book, paid respects to Her Majesty lying in state, and had meetings including with the Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer MP, and Laura Kuenssberg of the BBC @bbclaurak

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1 year

Amid a busy political autumn, very good discussion with Hon Speaker, Dr Shireen Sharmin Chowdhury this afternoon. Covered lots of 🇧🇩/🇬🇧 #BritBanglaBondhon , including recent and future visits in each direction

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2 years

Excellent discussion about energy and climate policy in these difficult times, plus areas for 🇧🇩/🇬🇧cooperation, with HE Nasrul Hamid MP, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. Lots we can do together to tackle the energy/ climate crisis

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2 years

Very warm welcome this afternoon for 4th C130J bought from 🇬🇧by 🇧🇩Air Force. A versatile capability enhancement and an excellent example of growing defence cooperation.

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7 months

🇬🇧support to the Afghan people flows through partners like the Afghan Red Crescent Society. Pleased to meet the President, Maulvi Matiul Haq Khalis, and discuss the tragic Herat Earthquake and our support in the aftermath. @ARCSAfghanistan

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2 years

Kabaddi is a growing sport in 🇬🇧, especially in universities. Very pleased to welcome the England Kabaddi team to 🇧🇩for the Bangabandhu Cup international tournament. They didn’t win, but they played some great games and very much appreciated 🇧🇩hospitality

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4 years

Very pleased to join Chief of 🇧🇩Air Staff and team to welcome latest C-130J purchased from 🇬🇧. New capability for 🇧🇩Air Force, maintained by MADG of 🇬🇧.

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🇬🇧strongly committed to supporting 🇧🇩on finding a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, and on meeting the needs of Rohingyas and host communities while they are in 🇧🇩

Vicky Ford MP

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UK🇬🇧 co-hosted an #UNGA event with Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 The Gambia🇬🇲Turkey🇹🇷Indonesia 🇮🇩 US🇺🇸 EU🇪🇺 Canada🇨🇦 on the Rohingya situation. Huge thanks to Bangladesh for hosting nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees. UK is a leading donor having contributed £340m since 2017.

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Great to join Luke Grenfell Shaw on the back of his bike for ~3 of the 30,000km he’s riding from #BristoltoBeijing in support of children’s cancer charities

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3 years

Atmospheric and interesting morning in Sonargaon - great mix of 🇧🇩history and culture, from ruins to puppet theatre

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3 years

Farewell @hms_kent departing from Chattogram after a great visit to 🇧🇩. Many thanks to Bangladesh Navy for excellent hospitality. We hope for another Royal Navy visit soon as the🇬🇧maritime footprint in the Indo Pacific region expands.

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3 years

Great to have HMS Kent in Chattogram - the first Royal Navy visit for several years, a visible sign of our Indo Pacific tilt, and an opportunity to build relationships with the fast expanding 🇧🇩Navy.

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1 year

It would be great if there was more international media coverage of 🇧🇩. Pleased to meet @bjimbd , new organisation for the Dhaka-based journalists who are working to bring 🇧🇩stories to the 🌍. #mediafreedom . Look forward to working with them

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@RCDicksonUK

1 year

Great day introducing friends visiting 🇧🇩from 🇬🇧to the historic, artistic, riverine and culinary delights of old Dhaka

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Robert C Dickson

@RCDicksonUK

11 months

Interesting first meeting today with Dr Naeem Wardak, senior Taliban representative in 🇶🇦. My team and I discussed with him 🇬🇧support for a secure and prosperous Afghanistan, the situation and challenges in the country and the importance of women’s social and educational rights.

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Robert C Dickson

@RCDicksonUK

4 years

Moving morning at the 🇧🇩National Monument as dawn breaks on Victory Day. Honoured to be present.

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Robert C Dickson

@RCDicksonUK

3 years

Great to join enthusiastic 🇧🇩Bond fans for the launch of the epic 🇬🇧No Time To Die at impressive new Star Cineplex in Mirpur. #BritBanglaBondhon becomes BritBanglaJamesBondhon!

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Robert C Dickson

@RCDicksonUK

2 years

Great to join 🇬🇧High Commission Dhaka colleagues for #globalmile this morning, picking up the baton from Jakarta, running through the lovely Baridhara lakeside park and handing it on to Male…

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Robert C Dickson

@RCDicksonUK

1 year

🇬🇧service exports to 🇧🇩take many forms. Excellent haircut from the expert and attentive team at Truefitt&Hill, the world’s oldest barbershop founded in St James’s in London in 1805 and now serving Gulshan

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