Commonwealth chief congratulates Tarique, BNP on election win
The Commonwealth Observer Group commended the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and the July Charter referendum, while highlighting areas where further progress on inclusion and accessibility could strengthen the democratic process.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has extended her congratulations to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his party following their victory in the parliamentary elections.
"I commend all citizens and institutions who contributed to a peaceful electoral process and referendum and reaffirm the Commonwealth's commitment to supporting Bangladesh and its democracy," she said in a message today (14 February).
The Commonwealth Observer Group commended the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and the July Charter referendum, while highlighting areas where further progress on inclusion and accessibility could strengthen the democratic process.
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Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, Chairperson Nana Akufo-Addo said, "The people of Bangladesh have exercised their democratic rights in pursuit of the fulfilment of their aspirations. We encourage them to be magnanimous and united in their shared democratic future."
