A delegation from the Commonwealth Observer Group met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka. The 23-member delegation was led by the group’s chair, former President of Ghana H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo. Senior officials from the Chief Adviser’s Office, including Lamia Morshed, the principal coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present at the meeting.

The meeting took place as part of the Commonwealth Observer Group’s activities in Bangladesh. The group’s visit coincides with ongoing election preparations, as the Election Commission has completed ballot paper distribution across 299 constituencies. The presence of the observer team reflects international engagement in the electoral process.

The discussions underscored coordination between the caretaker administration and international observers during the election period, highlighting Bangladesh’s efforts to ensure transparency and inclusiveness in the upcoming polls.