UK foreign secy arrives today

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband arrives today on a two-day visit to Bangladesh to discuss democratic future of the country, climate change and militancy among other issues.
Miliband is the highest profile foreign visitor to Bangladesh since this caretaker government took charge.
He will meet Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed and Foreign Adviser Iftekhar A Chowdhury and visit British-funded projects outside Dhaka.
The British High Commission refused to confirm his arrival but admitted a high-profile two-day visit starts today.
Miliband is currently in Afghanistan in a landmark visit with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The British foreign minister will hold a seminar at the British Council today on the future of Bangladesh, with a particular focus on democracy, climate change and militancy.
One of the most prominent voices on actions to mitigate the ill-effect and adapt to climate change, Miliband will also visit Sirajganj tomorrow to review climate change adaptation projects.
Britain has been one of the strongest backers of the present government and is deeply involved in mediating between the government and political parties.
British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury has been very vocal about Britain's support for the government's reform measures and actions.
Recently, British Deputy High Commissioner Duncan Norman shuttled between Awami League and BNP leaders urging them to participate in the planned elections later this year.