Dhaka: Newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Rudiger Lotz today paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here. During the meeting, the chief adviser extended his warmest greetings to the German ambassador on assuming his duties in Bangladesh and expressed hope that the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Germany would reach new heights during his stay here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the meeting, the ambassador showed support for the interim government and enquired about the preparation for the national election in February 2026. He noted the growing engagement of the Bangladeshi people in the democratic process and praised the government’s reform efforts, particularly the July National Charter. “It’s good to see political parties sitting down together and having conversations,” Lotz stated, emphasizing the importance of continuing these reform initiatives after the election.
The chief adviser highlighted the role of the National Consensus Commission in uniting major political parties to sign the Charter, which he described as a historic moment that fostered unity and trust ahead of the upcoming election. “The government is doing everything possible to ensure the February election is peaceful and joyful,” Professor Yunus added.
The ambassador also mentioned the increasing number of Bangladeshi students interested in studying in Germany, a development both parties welcomed as a sign of growing connections between the two countries. They further discussed the situation of the Rohingyas in Bangladesh and Germany’s support in this area.
Professor Yunus acknowledged Germany as Bangladesh’s biggest trade partner in Europe and expressed hope that the new ambassador would work to boost trade and investment. He also emphasized the power of young people, noting their ability to connect and address injustice through technology and social media, while cautioning against the dangers of disinformation, which he identified as a significant challenge before the election.