British High Commission Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III in Dhaka on 18 June.    The event paid tribute to His Majesty The King, the UK’s Head of State and the Head of the Commonwealth, who has been a global champion of climate action, sustainable development, the arts, healthcare and education for decades.    British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke welcomed guests to the celebration, which featured traditional British and Bangladeshi cuisine, music and a ceremonial toast to His Majesty and continued growth of the UK-Bangladesh relationship.    Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The event also brought together distinguished guests from the Interim Government of Bangladesh, the Diplomatic Corps, political parties and representatives from the fields of trade, business, academia, social development, arts, culture, media and sports.    British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said:    “It is my privilege to celebrate His Majesty’s official birthday with our friends, partners and sponsors in Bangladesh. We chose the theme of climate resilience and sustainable development for the event. These are issues which His Majesty has consistently championed, and which are a vital part of the UK-Bangladesh partnership.  “This year’s celebration also reflects the UK’s ongoing commitment to supporting Bangladesh on its path towards a democratic, inclusive and prosperous future.”    This year’s King’s Birthday Party celebrations were made possible by the gracious support of HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever, Airbus, OxfordAQA, Menzies Aviation and Le Méridien.    The Official Birthday of His Majesty The King is celebrated by British High Commissions and Embassies around the world. This year, The King turns 77 on 14 November.  His Majesty The King is Head of the Commonwealth, which is a family of 56 countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace. Bangladesh is a member of the Commonwealth.