, Oct. 15 -- Maarya Rehman has been made the Deputy Director in Bangladesh for the British Council in Bangladesh, marking a new chapter in its mission to support peace and prosperity by building educational and cultural ties between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.

Maarya Rehman brings extensive leadership experience in culture, education and youth engagement across South Asia, said a press release issued on Wednesday.

Since joining the British Council in 2015, she has led key initiatives including the reopening of major library facilities in Lahore and Karachi in Pakistan, drawing on her sector expertise in public libraries from the UK.

She served as Director Libraries and Outreach, Area Director Punjab and Deputy Director Pakistan,...