Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke has presented the insignia of an honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Dr Shehlina Ahmed for her contributions to improving healthcare in Bangladesh.

Dr Shehlina, a former employee at the British mission in Dhaka, received the award at a ceremony held at the high commissioner's residence in Dhaka on Wednesday.

She was announced as a recipient of the award in 2022 for her services to health sector development in Bangladesh.

The honorary MBE has been bestowed on her in recognition of her excellent work between 2009-2021 in leading the British government's efforts to facilitate improvements in Bangladesh's health sector, the high commission said. ...