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Duchess of Edinburgh to visit Dhaka

Published : Sunday, 8 November, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Observer Online Report

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The Duchess of Edinburgh arrives in Dhaka on Monday (November 9) on a three-day visit to inspect humanitarian projects and champion women's empowerment.

The British royal is scheduled to stay until Wednesday (November 11), during which she will visit various programmes in Dhaka and Cox's Bazar.

A statement released on Saturday (November 7) confirmed the visit. During her stay, the Duchess will focus particularly on supporting Rohingya refugees, protecting women and children, and promoting women's empowerment.

She will travel to Cox's Bazar to observe the activities of organisations working with Rohingya refugees.

This visit forms part of the Duchess's ongoing international schedule aimed at strengthening ties with Commonwealth nations, addressing humanitarian crises, and supporting vulnerable communities.

-SA

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