ISLAMABAD: The German ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr Rüdiger Lotz, paid a courtesy call on Dr Shafiqur Rahman, head of Bangladesh's largest religious political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, at the party’s Basundhara office on Tuesday, state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported.
The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, according to a press release issued by Jamaat-e-Islami.
During the discussion, the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election was described as extremely important for Bangladesh. The Jamaat head, or Ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, sought Germany’s cooperation and necessary technical assistance to help ensure that the election is held in a free, fair, and credible manner, the press release said.
The two sides also discussed the protection of women’s rights in Bangladesh, the enhancement of professional skills in the workplace, and the overall development of women. The Jamaat leader expressed the expectation of continued German support in these areas, BSS reported.
Both sides held constructive discussions on establishing sustainable democracy in Bangladesh and further strengthening democratic institutions. They also expressed optimism that bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany would expand further, BSS reported.
Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Chief Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair and the party’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Professor Dr Mahamudul Hasan were also present at the meeting, according to BSS.
