Dr Valerie Taylor, the founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) in Bangladesh, has officially received the insignia of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her lifelong services to disadvantaged people in Bangladesh.

Royal Recognition

Dr Taylor, a British physiotherapist, was named a recipient of the CBE in The King’s Birthday Honours 2025. The formal investiture took place on November 11, 2026. The honour recognises her decades of dedicated work in providing rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and paralysis in Bangladesh.

CRP’s Legacy

Dr Taylor founded CRP in 1979 with a small unit, which has since grown into one of South Asia’s largest rehabilitation centres. The organisation provides medical care, physiotherapy, and vocational training to thousands of patients annually, significantly improving the lives of disabled individuals in the country.

Significance

The recognition has been hailed by CRP authorities and health sector stakeholders in Bangladesh as a proud moment for the nation. It underscores the international standing of Bangladesh’s rehabilitation and disability services sector, pioneered by Dr Taylor’s relentless efforts.