Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ajit Singh, met with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his office at Bashundhara in Dhaka on Thursday.
The Canadian delegation also included Marcus Davies, Political Counsellor at the High Commission, Senior Trade Commissioner Debra Boyce and Political Adviser Nissar Ahmed.
During the meeting, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman highlighted the importance of the upcoming national election in Bangladesh, calling it a critical milestone on the country’s democratic path.
He sought Canada’s cooperation and technical support to ensure the election is free, fair, and widely acceptable.
The two sides also engaged in constructive discussions on strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring their independence, with a shared emphasis on establishing sustainable democracy in Bangladesh.
Both parties expressed optimism about deepening bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Canada.
Jamaat leaders present at the meeting included Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, Assistant Secretary General and Head of Central Publicity and Media Department; Mubarak Hossain, Member of the Central Executive Council and Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Jamaat Ameer.
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