The leaders of the People’s Rights Council held a meeting with James Stewart, Political Secretary of the US Embassy in Dhaka. The meeting was held at the US Embassy in Gulshan on Thursday (May 7).
The meeting was attended by a three-member delegation led by Embassy Political Secretary James Stewart and General Secretary of the People’s Rights Council Hasan Al Mamun (Acting), Spokesperson and Senior Vice President Farooq Hasan, Joint General Secretary Arifur Rahman and former President of the Student Rights Council Bin Yamin Mollah.
The meeting discussed various issues including post-election Bangladesh-US relations, July charter and referendum, human rights, good governance, women’s empowerment, recent trade agreements.
The party position has been expressed by the People’s Rights Council. Discussions were held on promoting mutual cooperation and friendly relations between Bangladesh and the US, prioritizing fairness and balance.
Bin Yamin Molla, the former president of Student Rights Council, said about the meeting, “In the meeting, we discussed various issues including the July Charter, Human Rights Commission, the constitution of a separate judiciary in the secretariat, democracy and human rights.” Also, since we are in alliance with the current government, there has been a discussion about whether there will be an alliance in the local government elections.Regarding the trade agreement between Bangladesh and America, he said, we have clearly said that ‘Bangladesh’s relationship with America will be fair and balanced.’ We have discussed 8-9 issues of that agreement. Which are actually considered unfavorable for Bangladesh. It is said to discuss that matter again at a later date.
