Dhaka:Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni announced that the Bangladeshi government remains committed to implementing the July National Charter 2025, marking a return to parliamentary democratic practices after a long hiatus.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Moni emphasized the government's efforts to engage with various societal sectors, including political parties, constitutional experts, and journalists, to ensure the charter's successful implementation. This commitment was highlighted during a meeting with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Discussions between Moni and Miller covered strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on parliamentary democracy, trade, and investment cooperation. Moni reiterated the government's openness to opposition participation in parliamentary committees, encouraging them to resolve differences within the parliamentary framework rather than through street protests.
The two sides also considered forming a Bangladesh-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group to enhance exchanges among lawmakers. Additionally, they discussed the importance of parliamentary budget management and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
The meeting further addressed increasing European investment in Bangladesh, expanding bilateral trade, and organizing an international investment forum. Moni outlined the government's stance on labor law amendments, worker rights protection, and maintaining industrial sector stability.
Both parties acknowledged the importance of maintaining public confidence through democratic continuity, transparency, and accountability, alongside economic and infrastructure development. Ambassador Miller praised the role of the Bangladeshi Parliament in the country's return to democratic governance, and both he and Moni expressed optimism about future cooperation between Bangladesh and the EU in upholding democratic values and mutual interests.