BANGLADESH NEWS
British High Commissioner Robert Gibson on Wednesday said they were still concerned about the disappearance of BNP leader M Illias Ali and his driver and urged the government to do whatever possible to find them.
"Since his disappearance we have been in constant contact with the appropriate authorities and raised concern. We will continue to raise the issue of disappearance with the government," he said at a "Meet the Press' programme at the National Press Club.
His remark came four months after the disappearance of the Sylhet district BNP chief. The opposition says he was abducted by the law-enforcing agencies.
Deteriorating law and order
Some people express concern about rule of law and some see that 'law-enforcing agencies appear to work beyond the judicial norms', Gibson said.
"This scenario we want to look at and want to ensure and hope that this improves in Bangladesh."
Rohingya issue
He said the British government has contacted the Myanmar authorities about distressing situation in north Rakhaine, the region Rohingya people fleeing after recent communal riot to take refuge in Bangladesh.
Myanmar has developed in many areas and more needs to be done, he observed.
Election Commission
Envoy Gibson said the British government was working with the Election Commission to strengthen the electoral process in Bangladesh.
It was also working at the local level so that democratic system was better understood, he added.
"Since his disappearance we have been in constant contact with the appropriate authorities and raised concern. We will continue to raise the issue of disappearance with the government," he said at a "Meet the Press' programme at the National Press Club.
His remark came four months after the disappearance of the Sylhet district BNP chief. The opposition says he was abducted by the law-enforcing agencies.
Deteriorating law and order
Some people express concern about rule of law and some see that 'law-enforcing agencies appear to work beyond the judicial norms', Gibson said.
"This scenario we want to look at and want to ensure and hope that this improves in Bangladesh."
Rohingya issue
He said the British government has contacted the Myanmar authorities about distressing situation in north Rakhaine, the region Rohingya people fleeing after recent communal riot to take refuge in Bangladesh.
Myanmar has developed in many areas and more needs to be done, he observed.
Election Commission
Envoy Gibson said the British government was working with the Election Commission to strengthen the electoral process in Bangladesh.
It was also working at the local level so that democratic system was better understood, he added.
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