CA informs King Charles of Bangladesh's reform initiatives
The King will formally confer the prestigious 'Harmony Award 2025' on Chief Adviser Yunus
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today held a private one-to-one meeting with King Charles III where Bangladesh's reform agendas were discussed.
"At 11:20 am today, a one-on-one meeting was held between our Chief Adviser and King Charles III, which was a private one," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told a press briefing about the outcome of the meeting.
By meeting people privately, or 'granting an Audience', the King acknowledges the importance of certain individuals and their work, and creates an opportunity to learn more about them and give them a memorable Royal experience.
An 'Audience' is simply a one-to-one meeting with The King.
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During the meeting, he said, they discussed the massive transition in Bangladesh.
He said the Chief Adviser informed King Charles of the reform initiatives taken by his government in Bangladesh.
Stating that the 30-minute meeting was a cordial one, the press secretary said since King Charles has known Yunus for a long time, they discussed many issues.
"In this whole tour, I would say this was the most important event," he said.
After the one-on-one meeting, Alam said, a photo of the King and the Queen signed by them was presented to Yunus, which was an honour for the Chief Adviser.
King Charles welcomed Chief Adviser Yunus at Buckingham Palace for a private audience.
In addition to their regular diplomatic and political audiences, the Monarch also meets individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in their fields, particularly if they are taking up a Royal appointment or receiving a prize which is given in their name.
By meeting people privately, or 'granting an Audience', the King acknowledges the importance of certain individuals and their work, and creates an opportunity to learn more about them and to give them a memorable royal experience.
An 'audience' is simply a one-on-one meeting with the King.
