British High Commissioner Alison Blake meets BNP chief Khaleda

Alison Blake, Britain’s High Commissioner in Bangladesh, has met BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. The meeting has taken place four months into Blake’s arrival as the top UK diplomat in Dhaka.

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Published : 18 May 2016, 03:27 PM
Updated : 18 May 2016, 03:27 PM

Khaleda's Adviser Sabih Uddin Ahmed said the meeting at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office on Wednesday afternoon was the first between the high commissioner and the former prime minister. 
 
"You know she (Blake) has been busy since arriving in Bangladesh," Ahmed said.
 
He said it was 'simply an introductory meeting or courtesy call'. 
 
BNP leaders said Khaleda Zia and Blake discussed issues related to Bangladesh's politics and elections.