Bangladesh, Nov. 10 -- Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie met Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka on Monday and discussed areas of common interest between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, particularly the welfare, protection and empowerment of women and girls.

The meeting took place at the Crowne Plaza hotel shortly after the Duchess arrived in the capital. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam was also present, according to the BNP media cell. The Duchess is visiting Bangladesh from November 9 to 11 at the invitation of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

During her stay, she is expected to meet representatives of various communities and organisations to highlight the wi...