The evening reception hosted by the Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Mijarul Quayes, in collaboration with BRAC and Oxfam, was attended by Parliamentarians, diplomats, civil society representatives, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora. The High Commissioner discussed Bangladesh's progress in socio-economic indicators and praised the partnership between civil society organizations and the state. He highlighted Oxfam's support during the Liberation War and post-war reconstruction in Bangladesh. BRAC, originally from Bangladesh, is now an international NGO working to improve lives globally. BRAC UK's Chief Executive, Mary Garvey, acknowledged the progress made in Bangladesh with the support of organizations like Oxfam and BRAC. Oxfam's Chief Executive, Mark Goldring, emphasized the ongoing work needed in Bangladesh to prepare for disasters, especially with the increasing threat of climate change.