‘UK wants plural, transparent democracy in Bangladesh’

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‘UK wants plural, transparent democracy in Bangladesh’

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Sunday said the next national election in Bangladesh is going to be a "very important moment" for all which will help the country build better and productive relationship with its friends globally

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‘UK wants plural, transparent democracy in Bangladesh’​

Prothom Alo English Desk
Published: 14 Feb 2022, 01:36

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson speaks at a "Meet the Reporters" programme hosted by Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) on 13 FebruaryProthom Alo

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Sunday said the next national election in Bangladesh is going to be a "very important moment" for all which will help the country build better and productive relationship with its friends globally, reports UNB.

The envoy said this at the "Meet the Reporters" programme hosted by Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) where he expressed his hope for a "fair and credible" process for the elections due at the end of 2023.

"There's ample capacity in Bangladesh to run a free and fair election," he said, reiterating that election needs to be "Bangladesh-led" and it is not for Bangladesh's friends to say how this process should run.

The high commissioner said the United Kingdom (UK) and their international partners support the "plural and transparent" democracy in Bangladesh provided in the constitution.

Highlighting the importance of a credible election commission, he said it will be easier for everybody to have a "productive friendship" with Bangladesh if the election is carried out in a way that is "free, fair, and credible."

Dickson said there will be a better relationship between Bangladesh and its friends after a credible election.

Globally, he said, long-term stability and economic growth flourish best in open and democratic societies with strong institutions, public accountability, and competitive elections.
The envoy appreciated the milestones such as the election commission formation process and laid emphasis on strong commitments from all parties on a "free and fair" process.

He said they are supporting the Covid-19 pandemic response in Bangladesh and provided 4.1 million vaccines under Covax in December last year. "We hope to provide more soon."
DRU president Nazrul Islam Mithu and general secretary Nurul Islam Hasib also spoke welcoming the envoy.

 

[Bilal9]

‘UK wants plural, transparent democracy in Bangladesh’

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Sunday said the next national election in Bangladesh is going to be a "very important moment" for all which will help the country build better and productive relationship with its friends globally

en.prothomalo.com

‘UK wants plural, transparent democracy in Bangladesh’​

Prothom Alo English Desk
Published: 14 Feb 2022, 01:36

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson speaks at a "Meet the Reporters" programme hosted by Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) on 13 FebruaryProthom Alo

British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Sunday said the next national election in Bangladesh is going to be a "very important moment" for all which will help the country build better and productive relationship with its friends globally, reports UNB.
The envoy said this at the "Meet the Reporters" programme hosted by Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) where he expressed his hope for a "fair and credible" process for the elections due at the end of 2023.

"There's ample capacity in Bangladesh to run a free and fair election," he said, reiterating that election needs to be "Bangladesh-led" and it is not for Bangladesh's friends to say how this process should run.
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The high commissioner said the United Kingdom (UK) and their international partners support the "plural and transparent" democracy in Bangladesh provided in the constitution.

Highlighting the importance of a credible election commission, he said it will be easier for everybody to have a "productive friendship" with Bangladesh if the election is carried out in a way which is "free, fair and credible."

Dickson said there will be better relationship between Bangladesh and its friends after a credible election.

Globally, he said, long term stability and economic growth flourish best in open and democratic societies with strong institutions, public accountability and competitive elections.
The envoy appreciated the milestones such as the election commission formation process and laid emphasis on strong commitments from all parties on a "free and fair" process.
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He said they are supporting the Covid-19 pandemic response in Bangladesh and provided 4.1 million vaccines under Covax in December last year. "We hope to provide more soon."
DRU president Nazrul Islam Mithu and general secretary Nurul Islam Hasib also spoke welcoming the envoy.

I guess we can tell our high commissioner in the UK to call a press conference for monitoring their elections and even their foreign policies.

Maybe we can send observers too to see if the elections were 'fair'.

 

[satyamev]

British warships sailed with the american 7th fleet in 1971 in the bay of Bengal , against Bangladeshi independence.
The only country which bangladeshis should pay attention to is Russia.

 

[bluesky]

I guess we can tell our high commissioner in the UK to call a press conference for monitoring their elections and even their foreign policies.

Maybe we can send observers too to see if the elections were 'fair'.

About two weeks ago, our great FM Alga Momen was shouting in front of TV cameras why these Ambassadors are interfering in our domestic matters. If they don't appreciate their stay in BD they should leave.

There was probably a meeting of Western Ambassadors in Dhaka and they came out demanding probably something about human rights issues. And Alga Momen started shouting on the TV insulting them.

Not only our Alga Momen but also other big politicians tend to think an Ambassador is an ordinary civil servant, therefore, our great ministers have the impunity to insult them. No one taught them that an Ambassador represents his/ her country and its President.

Now, if you want people in London to make moves, Namrudi Begum will cancel their Passports. She already has threatened the Vloggers/ Bloggers living in Western countries.

I wonder what happens to Namrudi Begum when her party is defeated soundly. But as far as I understand, she will get elected in her own/ father's seat in Tungipara.

 

[bluesky]

Our FM Alga Momen is angry again.

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