British deputy high commissioner visits Sylhet to celebrate UK links

British Deputy High Commissioner Javed Patel visited Sylhet from 1-2 November, said a press release.

Speaking from Sylhet, Javed Patel said, “I am delighted to be back in Sylhet, which is so important to the close UK-Bangladesh relationship.”

During his visit, the deputy high commissioner met Sylhet deputy commissioner Md Mozibor Rahman, and Sylhet Metropolitan Police additional commissioner Jubaedur Rahman.

During the meetings, Javed Patel discussed the important contribution Sylhet makes to Bangladesh and thanked them for their support to British Bangladesh communities.

He also visited the Bholaganj border area to see the areas affected by devastating floods earlier this year, and hear about efforts supporting the recovery.