A delegation from the United States-based International Republican Institute (IRI) met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka. According to the party’s central publicity department, the meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

During the meeting, discussions were held on the upcoming February 12 election and various related issues. The report did not specify the names or number of IRI representatives present, nor did it detail the specific topics discussed beyond the election reference.

The meeting reflects continued engagement between international organizations and political parties in Bangladesh in the context of the approaching national election.