Foreign Delegations Call on Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur

The meetings were held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, during which visiting representatives congratulated Dr. Shafiqur on his recent election as Leader of the Opposition, according to a press release.

The delegations expressed their hopes that, under his leadership, the opposition would play a constructive and historic role in Bangladesh’s democratic transition.

Distinguished foreign dignitaries who met with Dr. Shafiqur included Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Ahmet Burak Akçapar, Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Nepal’s Foreign Minister Lt Gen Bala Nanda Sharma.

The visiting representatives, who are currently in Bangladesh, held separate discussions with the opposition leader and exchanged views on areas of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

During the meetings, Dr. Shafiqur emphasized 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 fostering friendly relations with all countries based on mutual respect and common interests.

Representatives from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami present at the meetings 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.