The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a meeting with a European Parliament delegation visiting Dhaka. The meeting took place on Saturday, 27 September, from 10:00 am to 11:10 am at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan.
Attendees from the European Union Delegation
According to Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of BNP’s media cell, the delegation from the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh included:
| Name | Role |
| Mr. Ricardo Chelly | Election Observation & Follow-up Specialist |
| Mette Bakken | Election Observation Specialist |
| Manuel Wali | Election Observation Specialist |
| Baiba Zarina | Deputy Head of Delegation |
The BNP side was represented by:
| Name | Position |
| Nazrul Islam Khan | Member of the Standing Committee |
| Salahuddin Ahmed | Member of the Standing Committee |
| Ismail Zubiullah | Member of the Chairperson’s Advisory Council |
| Shama Obayed | Organisational Secretary |
During the meeting, both parties discussed various issues related to the upcoming national parliamentary election, including:
- The overall electoral situation in Bangladesh
- Election observation mechanisms
- Post-election follow-up procedures
BNP leaders emphasised to the delegation that all political parties must be provided equal opportunities to ensure a free, fair, and participatory election.
