Dhaka, Jan 30 (V7N) – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday met Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka, and discussed the country’s latest political situation and the upcoming election.
The meeting, which lasted for about an hour, began at 10am and took place at Jacobson’s residence.
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid accompanied Fakhrul at the meeting.
Speaking to reporters afterwards, Shama Obaid said they visited the US envoy’s residence for breakfast at her invitation.
“The new US chargé d'affaires is engaging with various political parties, and this meeting was part of those discussions,” she said.
During the meeting, Shama said, the country’s current political situation, economic conditions, and BNP's views on the upcoming election were discussed.
She said: “The US envoy tried to understand BNP's perspective on these issues.”
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