Dhaka: Several high-level delegations from various countries today paid courtesy calls on Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and leader of the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meetings occurred in a cordial atmosphere, where members of the visiting delegations congratulated Dr Shafiqur Rahman on behalf of their respective governments on his election as the Leader of the Opposition.
They expressed hope that under his leadership, his party would play a vital role in Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Among the distinguished foreign representatives who met the Opposition Leader were Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay, UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Deputy Foreign Minister of Trkiye Ahmet Burak Ak§apar, Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Nepal’s Foreign Minister Lt Gen Bala Nanda Sharma.
The visiting delegations, currently in Bangladesh, held separate meetings with Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation and regional developments. During the meetings, the Opposition Leader highlighted the importance of strengthening democratic institutions, ensuring good governance, and promoting regional cooperation for shared prosperity. He also reaffirmed his commitment to constructive engagement in parliament and to maintaining friendly relations with all countries based on mutual respect and common interests.
Those present on behalf of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami included Nayeb-e-Ameer and Member of Parliament ATM Azharul Islam, Assistant Secretary General and Opposition Whip Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, Executive Council Member and MP Saiful Alam Khan Milon, and Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Ameer Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan.