An election observer delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the Jamuna State Guest House in Dhaka. The five-member team was led by former U.S. Congressman David Dreier. Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Lamia Morshed, the Chief Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Chief Adviser’s Office, were also present during the meeting.

The meeting was described as a courtesy call between the IRI delegation and the Chief Adviser. The International Republican Institute is known for its role in observing elections and supporting democratic processes. The presence of senior government officials indicates the meeting’s formal and diplomatic nature.

The report did not provide further details about the topics discussed or any outcomes from the meeting.