Publish: 13:54, 20 Mar, 2025

EU Ambassador meets Fakhrul; discusses election, reforms

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EU Ambassador meets Fakhrul; discusses election, reforms
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (March 20) and discussed a range of issues relating to Bangladesh’s upcoming elections, reforms and bilateral issues.

The hour-long meeting, which began around 11 am, was held at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan, reports UNB.

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Organising Secretary Shama Obaed were also present at the meeting.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Khasru said, “We had an extensive discussion regarding the overall political and economic situation in Bangladesh, as well as bilateral matters.”

He said they also talked about Bangladesh’s upcoming general election, the ongoing reform initiatives, and the restoration of democratic processes.

The BNP leader said the EU is keen to assist Bangladesh in building capacity to strengthen the electoral process and various institutions through reforms.

Bd-Pratidin English/ARK

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