Commonwealth Observer Group holds consultations with High Commissioners in Dhaka

The Commonwealth Observer Group to Bangladesh has held meetings with Commonwealth High Commissioners stationed in Dhaka to gain a broader understanding of the political context and assess the country’s preparedness ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum scheduled for 12 February.

According to a statement, the discussions formed part of the Group’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders in the lead-up to the election.

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Those present at the consultations included representatives from the UK High Commission in Bangladesh, the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh, the Pakistan High Commission in Bangladesh, the Australian High Commission in Bangladesh, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh, the High Commission of Maldives in Bangladesh, the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka, and the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore.

The Commonwealth Observer Group is expected to continue its meetings and field observations as part of its mandate to observe the electoral process.