CRP founder Valerie Taylor honoured with CBE

Dr Valerie Taylor, founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to serving disadvantaged people in Bangladesh.

The British High Commission announced the honour in a press release today, saying the insignia of the royal honour was presented to her at a ceremony held at the British High Commission in Dhaka. The Duchess of Edinburgh, who is visiting Bangladesh from the United Kingdom, attended the event.

The British physiotherapist was named a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 in recognition of her work in Bangladesh.

Taylor founded the CRP in 1979, beginning a decades-long commitment to supporting people with disabilities and disadvantaged communities through rehabilitation services.

She had previously received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Queen Elizabeth II in 1995 in recognition of her humanitarian work.

The latest honour recognises Taylor’s longstanding contribution to rehabilitation services and her efforts to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people in Bangladesh.