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Fakhruddin
apprises President of next general elections,
political dialogue
(DHAKA,
May 6, 2008) |
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Chief Adviser Dr
Fakhruddin Ahmed today called on
President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed at
Bangabhaban here.
During the meeting, the Chief Adviser
apprised the President of the country's
present food situation, holding of the
next general election, proposed dialogue
with the political parties and the Chief
Adviser's planned address to the nation.
Press Secretary to the President Abdul
Awal Howlader told the reporters after
the meeting that the Chief Adviser
apprised the President of the present
food-grain stocks and Boro production in
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He also apprised the President of the
preparation of the government in holding the
next general elections by December
this year in line with the roadmap announced
by the Election Commission (EC).
Dr Fakhruddin informed the President about
the proposed political dialogue with the
national political parties in preparation of
holding a free, fair and neutral election.
The Chief Adviser also briefed President
Iajuddin about various aspects of his
planned address to the nation, which is
expected to be aired by the end of the
second week of this month.
President Iajuddin gave a patient hearing to
the Chief Adviser and expressed his
satisfaction at the government's steps to
hold the general election according to the
roadmap.
He also expressed satisfaction as the
government successfully faced the challenge
of food shortage and suggested
that the stock of food grain should be
increased further in the country.
The President and Chief Adviser also
expressed their gratitude to Almighty Allah
for saving Bangladesh from the
devastation of cyclone Nargis.
Military Secretary to the President Major
General Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary of the
President's Office Md Sirajul
Islam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser
Syed Fahim Munaim and Press Secretary to the
President Abdul Awal Howlader were present.
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