Dhaka, March 3 -- The United Kingdom and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, with the British high commissioner signalling London's intention to work closely with Dhaka across a range of strategic priorities.

Sarah Cooke met Bangladesh's foreign minister, Khalilur Rahman, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka on Tuesday, describing their talks as "very good" and focused on strengthening an already longstanding partnership.

"I've just come from a very good meeting with the honourable foreign minister," Cooke told reporters after emerging from the talks. "I congratulated the honourable minister on taking up his new role here in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

She said both sides had "re...