Sunamganj-3 lawmaker Kaysar M Ahmed said development and progress in Jagannathpur-Shantiganj would no longer be neglected. He also pledged to raise issues affecting Bangladeshi expatriates in the national parliament and work for their welfare. He made the remarks as chief guest at an exchange meeting in a local hall in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham, United Kingdom, at 11pm on Sunday.

Residents of Jagannathpur and Shantiganj upazilas living in Birmingham organized the meeting. Mawlana Eklasur Rahman chaired it, while Rafiqul Rahman Rafu and Awlad Hossain jointly moderated. Ahmed said he wanted to work not only as the representative of the Sunamganj-3 constituency, but also for Bangladeshis living in countries around the world.

He said he had already raised development matters concerning Sunamganj-3 as well as expatriates' demands and interests in parliament, and would continue doing so. Recalling expatriates' contribution to the movement for democracy, he urged them to remain active for the interests of the country and democracy. He also thanked expatriates who voted by postal ballot, registered as voters, or travelled to Bangladesh to support election activities.