Prince Rahim Aga Khan called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday in Geneva and discussed education and climate priorities in Bangladesh.
Rahim Aga Khan is the second of the Aga Khan IV's four children. He has been actively involved for many years in the governance of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) from Geneva, Switzerland.
He thanked the prime minister for the government's ongoing support, particularly in the area of education.
He conveyed the continued commitment of the Aga Khan and the AKDN to the economic and social development of Bangladesh, said a press release.
Building on nearly seven decades of cooperation, bilateral relations were enhanced through a Protocol of Cooperation signed in 2013.
Prince Rahim acknowledged the good progress made by Bangladesh since independence over 50 years ago in improving many social and economic indicators, reducing poverty and enhancing the quality of life of Bangladeshis.
In addition to discussing AKDN's activities globally, Prince Rahim informed the prime minister about AKDN's work in Bangladesh, including the opening of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka in 2022.
The academy offers an enhanced International Baccalaureate curriculum and leadership development opportunities to empower graduates to contribute to their societies in the country and around the world.
Discussing the impact of climate change in Bangladesh and globally, Prince Rahim shared AKDN's experiences and programs to reduce its carbon footprint and outlined the climate adaptation and mitigation measures undertaken by the Network to enable green and sustainable development.
The prime minister conveyed her appreciation to the Aga Khan and AKDN for the contributions made in the country over many decades.
She especially recognized the establishment of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, which seeks to create future Bangladeshi leaders who will contribute to the development of the country.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is visiting Geneva in part to participate in the “World of Work Summit: Social Justice for All” organized by the International Labour Organization.
Prince Rahim will join Prime Minister Hasina and global heads of international organizations Thursday at a luncheon hosted by Bangladesh's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Office, the AKDN said.
