The visit was hosted by the Bangladesh Olympic Association and the Commonwealth Games Association Bangladesh, with a programme that brought together sport, culture and community in Dhaka. Activity at the Bangladesh Army Stadium included a rally, a cleanliness programme and a sports exhibition, with athletes, officials and members of the public taking part throughout the day.
As part of the programme, participants joined a clean-up activity aligned with The Royal Commonwealth Society’s Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign, reinforcing a shared commitment across the Commonwealth to protecting waterways and reducing plastic pollution.
The Relay route began and ended at the Army Stadium, passing through surrounding roads before returning to the venue, where community activity continued. Officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, national federations, the Army Sports Control Board, athletes and volunteers were among those involved.
The Bangladesh Baton was decorated by local artist Raj Kumar Paul. The hand-painted artwork featured scenes of daily life in Bangladesh, with images of rivers, boats and rural landscapes reflecting the country’s close connection to water, movement and community.
Following the day’s events, a reception was hosted by the British High Commission Dhaka, bringing together representatives from government, sport, national federations and the diplomatic community. British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke welcomed the arrival of the Baton and highlighted the shared values of unity and friendship that run through the Commonwealth.
As the final chapter of the Relay’s journey across Asia, the visit to Bangladesh offered a moment to reflect on the region’s contribution before the King’s Baton continues its global journey toward Glasgow in 2026.
