Bangladesh briefs Delhi-based diplomats on political situation

Staff Reporter :
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen told the diplomats in India that the Bangladeshi people have been eagerly waiting to vote and elect the representatives of their choices in the upcoming general election in January 7.

“People of Bangladesh have been eagerly waiting to rejoice this festival and take part in the democratic process to vote and elect the representatives of their choice.

The Election Commission is committed to holding a free and fair election with participation of the voters in a festive atmosphere,” he said.

While briefing the concurrently accredited ambassadors to Bangladesh in New Delhi (around 90 missions) on Friday evening, the foreign secretary told them about the recent political scenario and preparations of next general elections in Bangladesh.

“Election is a festival in Bangladesh as we see it in many democratic countries,” he shared this on the Foreign Ministry’s Facebook page on Saturday.

The foreign secretary forecast the voters’ rejoice to cast votes, but most of the opposition political parties, including BNP are opposing the one-sided election under the partisan government and a large number of BNP top leaders and workers are languishing behind bars.

During the interaction, Foreign Secretary Masud also highlighted the foreign policy priorities and dynamics of Bangladesh. He briefed the ambassadors on Bangladesh’s position on various geopolitical contemporary issues and socio-economic developments of Bangladesh for last 15 years.

Ambassador Masud solicited their support to resolve the Rohingya crisis through ensuring their safe and sustainable repatriation for peace and stability of the region and beyond.

During the briefing session, the ambassadors were requested for the support of their respective government for Bangladesh’s candidature for the membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under category ‘C’ for the term 2024-2025, elections to be held in London on 01 December this year.

Given Bangladesh’s recent socio-economic developments, continued stability and growing importance in the regional and global platforms and engagement with the issues of global concern, Foreign Secretary Masud urged the ambassadors to request their respective government to consider opening diplomatic missions in Dhaka.

He assured them of Bangladesh Government’s cooperation and assistance in facilitating the process.