Khasru, a BNP standing committee member, said restoring democracy in Bangladesh is vital. “We have fought for 17 years to return the ownership to the people. The only way to restore it is through an election.”
He said they had an in-depth discussion on the overall political and economic situation in Bangladesh, along with bilateral matters.
Khasru said they also discussed Bangladesh’s upcoming general election, ongoing reform initiatives, and the restoration of democratic processes.
The BNP leader said the EU is eager to assist Bangladesh in strengthening the electoral process and various institutions through reforms.
“We informed the ambassador that reform issues on which there is consensus will be taken forward. As for the issues on which there is no agreement—whether constitutional, electoral, or any other matter—every political party has the right to present them to the people in the upcoming election. Then, there will be discussions, debates, and arguments in Parliament before a decision are made,” he said.