International Republican Institute (IRI) president Mark Green said IRI, a world reputed think tank, in Washington DC, is ready to extend any possible help in support of strengthening democracy in Bangladesh, reports UNB.
Appreciating the economic and social successes in Bangladesh, Mr Green said Bangladesh is very close to be considered for the threshold programme under Millennium Challenge Account.
The IRI chief, who is also a top policymaker in the Millennium Challenge Corporation, said Bangladesh is on the rise and its people believe in democracy.
He made the remarks when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin met him Thursday, said a media note received in Dhaka from Washington Friday.
Ambassador Ziauddin and IRI president ambassador Green discussed among others, possibility of Bangladesh's inclusion to the Millennium Challenge Account, democracy, human rights, transparency, anti-corruption and counter-terrorism etc.
The diplomat said the people of Bangladesh are secular; traditionally people from all religions live here in peace and harmony.
In this connection, he informed that the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina vowed zero tolerance against any form of religious extremism and terrorism.
Bangladesh is working closely with its neighbours, the United States (US) and other friendly countries to eliminate terrorism and extremism, he added.
Ambassador Ziauddin informed the IRI president about the massive advancement of the IT sector in Bangladesh.
Ambassador Green welcomed Ziauddin to the US and assured him of all out support during his stay in the US.
IRI ready to help strengthen BD’s democracy
FE Team | Published: December 20, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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