A joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) pre-election assessment mission from the US held a meeting with an Awami League delegation on Monday to discuss the next national election in Bangladesh.
The meeting began at 12:30pm at the Westin Dhaka in Gulshan, reports UNB.
The Awami League delegation was led by General Secretary Obaidul Quader. Other members are International Affairs Secretary Dr Shammi Ahmed, Presidium Member Muhammad Faruk Khan, Office Secretary Biplab Barua, Information and Research Secretary Dr Salim Mahmud, and Executive Committee Member Prof Mohammad Ali Arafat.
The six-member joint IRI and NDI pre-election assessment mission arrived in Dhaka on Saturday to follow electoral preparations and conduct an independent and impartial assessment.
From Sunday to Thursday, they will meet with a diverse group of election stakeholders, including government officials, political party leaders, election authorities and civil society members.