A delegation from Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) met with Dr. Liu Yuan, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, on Tuesday morning at the embassy premises. The meeting, led by IAB Secretary General Principal Hafiz Mawlana Yunus Ahmad, was held at the invitation of Dr. Liu. On behalf of party chief and Charmonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, the delegation extended greetings to the Chinese government and people on the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations.

Discussions covered the political situation, the upcoming national election, and overall security concerns. Both sides expressed optimism about a free, fair, and peaceful election. Dr. Liu emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of IAB’s senior leadership and urged necessary measures for their protection. Senior IAB officials, including Engineer Ashraful Alam and Professor Imtiaz Ahmed Sajal, also attended the meeting.

The meeting reflects China’s continued engagement with diverse political actors in Bangladesh as the country approaches a crucial election year, signaling Beijing’s interest in maintaining stability and balanced relations across the political spectrum.