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Prince of Wales praises Bangladesh’s remarkable achievements

DHAKA, March 26, 2021 (BSS) – Prince of Wales Charles commended Bangladesh’s remarkable achievements including: bringing more than 50 million people out of extreme poverty since 1990.

He made the remark in a video message to everyone around the world celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh, and expressed sadness that the pandemic had prevented him from visiting Bangladesh to mark the occasion.

He also lauded Bangladesh for increasing life expectancy, reducing infant mortality and turning the economy into one of the fastest-growing in the world.

The Prince also commended Bangladesh’s “considerable leadership on tackling the existential threats from accelerating climate change”.

The British crown prince welcomed “the role of The Honorable Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, in chairing the Climate Vulnerable Forum of nations most affected by the multiple threats of global warming, climate change and biodiversity loss”.

Contemplating the pandemic, the Prince acknowledged the “dreadfully heavy impact on so many lives and livelihoods” and expressed “heartfelt gratitude to frontline workers helping to keep Bangladesh safe during these difficult times, and to the many British Bangladeshis who contribute so much to the National Health Service in the UK”.

The Prince went on to recognise the 600,000 strong British-Bangladeshi diaspora community and the “incredible contribution this community has made to all walks of British life”.

In closing, the Prince observed that the UK and Bangladesh have a shared history, a shared constitutional commitment to freedom, the rule of law, free speech and democracy and an affection which continues to bind us in friendship.

“We come together today in the context of the Commonwealth, as friends and beneficiaries of a common heritage. We shall remain together as partners over the years to come,” he said.

He sent his fondest wishes to Bangladesh and all those celebrating this very special occasion.

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