Staff Reporter :
Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Wednesday briefed foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka about the country’s latest situation and some other political issues, including BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition and Barrister Mainul Hosein’s jailing.
The two- hour briefing that began at 10am was held at BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan’s Gulshan residence.
Apart from Dr Kamal, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, its Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President ASM Abdur Rob, Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna and Gonoforum Executive President Subrata Chowdhury were, among others, present.
US Ambassador Earl Robert Miller, British High Commissioner Robert Dickson, UN Resident Coordinator Mia Seppo was among the diplomats who took part in the meeting. However, no representatives from the India High Commission attended the meeting.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Dr Kamal said they discussed with the diplomats about the country’s latest political situation. “They (diplomats) wanted to know from us about the country’s overall situation, and we presented our views.”
Dr Kamal said, “The country’s people as well as foreigners know what kind of national election was held in the country on December 30 last year. The foreign envoys have heard our statements in this regard.”
Abdur Rob said, “They exchanged views with the diplomats over various political issues of the country.”
Nagorik Oikya leader Manna said that the meeting with “foreign mission had nothing to do” with their alliance.
Subrata Chowdhury said, “The diplomats took note of their statements, but they did not make any comment on the political issues.” He added.
Dr Kamal raised the issue of Barrister Mainul Hosein’s jail, harassment and false cases against Oikyafront leaders and activists.
