All the parties should join the Bangladesh election

Ansar Ahmed Ullah
Contributing Editor,Shottobani

London: The Conservative Friends of Bangladesh (CFOB) Parliamentarians Board, Governing body, and other MPs met at the House of Commons on 5 December.

Besides British political issues, the Members of Parliament expressed their concerns about Bangladesh’s current situation. Bob Blackman, MP Joint Secretary 1922 Committee, mentioned that the world wants a non-violent, free, fair and participatory election in Bangladesh. He added that he wants the BNP and other political parties to join the election. He urged the Bangladesh Government and all political parties to put their hands together for the safety of the religious minorities during the election. He reminded that as a friend of Bangladesh, we will be watching you.

In his speech, Lord Bailey mentioned that a free and fair is a condition for the country’s economic development. Ian Duncan Smith MP, Steve Tuckwell MP, Mark Logan MP, London Mayoral Candidates Susan Hall and others attended the meeting