Dhaka: The Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Shafiqur Rahman, at his office in Parliament. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, as reported by a press release from the Parliament Secretariat.
According to United News of Bangladesh, both sides exchanged views on various issues relating to Bangladesh and the European Union. The discussions primarily focused on making democracy more meaningful following the recent national parliamentary election. They also delved into ongoing reform initiatives and the implementation of the referendum verdict.
The conversation further highlighted the importance of taking necessary measures to ensure that the upcoming local government elections are conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Both sides expressed optimism that the existing relations, development cooperation, and progress between Bangladesh and the European Union would continue to strengthen in the future.