The evening reception hosted by the Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Mijarul Quayes, in collaboration with BRAC and Oxfam on Thursday night was attended by Parliamentarians, diplomats, civil society representatives, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, as stated in a press release by Oxfam GB's digital press officer, Rachel Cawood. During the event, the High Commissioner highlighted Bangladesh's significant progress in socio-economic indicators and praised the partnership between civil society organizations and the state. He specifically commended Oxfam for its support during Bangladesh's Liberation War and post-war reconstruction efforts. Quayes also acknowledged BRAC as an international NGO making a difference in the lives of people worldwide. BRAC UK's Chief Executive, Mary Garvey, emphasized the progress made in Bangladesh with the support of organizations like Oxfam and BRAC, stating that the lessons learned there could benefit other communities globally. Oxfam Chief Executive, Mark Goldring, expressed appreciation for the efforts of Oxfam and BRAC staff in Bangladesh but stressed the ongoing need for disaster preparedness in the face of climate change threats.