Singapore’s non-resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Derek Loh, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The meeting took place on Monday morning at the opposition leader’s office in Bashundhara, Dhaka. Singapore’s Chargé d’Affaires Michael Lee South and South Asia Country Director Tai Dae Ern were also present.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on Bangladesh’s current political and economic situation, industrial and trade development, post-election democratic progress, the referendum process, and state reforms through the implementation of the July Charter. According to the statement, Derek Loh praised Jamaat-e-Islami’s positive role in Bangladesh’s economic and democratic advancement and expressed hope for stronger bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Singapore.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to enhance cooperation for Bangladesh’s democratic progress and economic prosperity. The High Commissioner also invited Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to visit Singapore.