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Jamaat leaders meet UK Trade Envoy in Dhaka

Greenwatch Desk Diplomacy 2025-10-06, 11:54pm

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A six-member delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, led by its Nayeb-e-Amir Professor Mujibur Rahman, held a courtesy meeting today with United Kingdom's Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Rosie 

Winterton at the British High Commission in Dhaka.

The meeting was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere, said Jamaat-e-Islami central publicity department. 

Jamaat delegation also include central executive council members Advocate Matiur Rahman Akand and Mobarok Hossain, central women's wing assistant secretary Saiyeda Rumman, Women wing's secretary for human resources, law, and human rights Advocate Sabikunnahar Munni and Dhaka South City assistant secretary Dr Shahana Parvin.

During the meeting, discussions covered Bangladesh's current political situation, the upcoming national election, overall business and trade progress, particularly in garments, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, and economic development. 

Both parties also exchanged views on how the United Kingdom could play a role 
in increasing investment in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral relations.

The discussion further highlighted the important role of women in Bangladesh's economic development, especially in handicrafts and cottage industries, and explored opportunities to increase women's participation and 
skill development with the support and involvement of the UK.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed optimism about further strengthening cooperation, development, and progress between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom in the future, reports BSS.