Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: Bangladesh Jamaat-e Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today sought continued support of the United Nations (UN) for the overall development of Bangladesh.
He made the request when UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka Gwen Lewis met him at the Jamaat Ameer's Bashundhara office here.
Huma Khan, Human Rights Adviser to the UN Resident Representative, was present.
During the meeting, they discussed various issues, including the existing human rights and political situation in Bangladesh, the Rohingya crisis and the upcoming national elections.
Noting that the upcoming national election is very important for Bangladesh, the UN's cooperation and technical assistance were sought in holding a free, fair and credible election.
The meeting expressed hope for the UN's continued support for protecting the rights of women in Bangladesh and achieving skills in workplace.
Jamaat Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar and Supreme Court lawyer Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem (Arman) were also present at the meeting.
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