The evening reception hosted by the Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Mijarul Quayes, in collaboration with BRAC and Oxfam, took place on Thursday night. The event was attended by parliamentarians, diplomats, civil society representatives, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, according to a press release by Rachel Cawood, the digital press officer of Oxfam GB. During the event, the High Commissioner discussed the significant improvements made by Bangladesh in socio-economic indicators, highlighting the crucial role of collaboration between civil society organizations and the state. Quayes also praised Oxfam for its support during Bangladesh's Liberation War and post-war reconstruction efforts. BRAC, originally from Bangladesh, is now an international NGO that is dedicated to improving lives globally. BRAC UK's Chief Executive, Mary Garvey, acknowledged the progress made by Bangladesh in areas such as child health and women's empowerment, with support from organizations like Oxfam and BRAC. Oxfam Chief Executive, Mark Goldring, emphasized the ongoing need for assistance in Bangladesh, especially in the face of climate change and natural disasters.