Bangladesh, Nov. 8 -- During the visit, she will engage with communities and organizations working on women's empowerment, education, cultural exchange, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance, according to a statement from the British High Commission in Dhaka.

The Duchess is expected to meet President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister's wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly the welfare, protection, and empowerment of women and girls.

The visit is taking place at the request of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Sophie previously visited Bangladesh in 2017. BuyMaps

As part of her engagements, the Duchess will visit the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Opera...