Sylhet, Feb. 26 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook has said that the United Kingdom (UK) shares a deep and special relationship with Sylhet.

"Sylhet's relationship with the UK is very close because around 90 percent of Bangladeshis living in the UK are from Sylhet. Bangladesh's ties with the UK are growing stronger day by day, largely due to Sylhet. The contribution of Sylhetis in the UK is remarkable," she said.

The High Commissioner made the remarks at an Iftar Mahfil organised by the British High Commission at a hotel in the city on Wednesday, in honour of representatives from various professions in Sylhet.

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