British High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert Dickson on Monday said that the Dhaka, London ties are “wide and deep”.
He made the comment while thanking Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh for the messages of support and condolence at the death of Prince Philip.
The envoy said they would continue to work with Bangladesh in the spirit of steadfast friendship embodied by the Duke of Edinburgh.
“I am grateful to The Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and to the people of Bangladesh for your kind messages of support and condolence at this time. The ties between our countries are wide and deep, and we will continue to work with Bangladesh in the spirit of steadfast friendship embodied by His Royal Highness,” he said in a statement.
On Friday, the Buckingham Palace announced the death of the Duke of Edinburgh aged 99.
The UK was one of the first countries in Europe to recognise Bangladesh on Feb 4, 1972. It is one the largest development partners of Bangladesh and remains the second biggest foreign investor.