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Crawley asks Dhaka to prepare for millennium challenges

BSS, New York
Chairman of Bangladesh Caucus in the US Senate Joseph Crawley has asked Bangladesh to get ready to meet the challenges of the new millennium for its economic development.
"Asmall but picturesque country, Bangladesh carries special significance because of its vast population of 130 million," Crawley said while speaking as the chief guest at a rally organised by Bangladesh-American Public Affairs Front (BAPAF) here on Friday.
Presided over by BAPAF Chairperson Nargis Ahmed, the function was also addressed, among others, by New York City Councilman John Lou, noted Bangladeshi film Actress Babita, Vice Counsel of Bangladesh Consulate here M Amanul Haq, Dr. Delwar Hossain, Anwarul Islam
Bachchu, Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, Dr. Mustahim Billah, Prof. Mabel Gomez and Mohammad Amanullah.
Recalling his recent tour to Bangladesh, Crawley said during his four-day visit he had meetings with the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition and top-level government officials.
The Caucus chairman said he told Prime Minister Khaleda Zia that all irrespective of party opinion should work together for the economic progress and prosperity of the country.
During his meeting with Sheikh Hasina, he told the opposition leader that she should also work for the progress and prosperity of the nation. "Criticizing the government can not be the only task of the opposition leader," he said.
"I am in favour of Bangladesh but not in favour of this party or that
party," Crawley said categorically.
Referring to the stoppage of quota system for Bangladeshi readymade garments in the US market, Crawley assured the Bangladeshi expatriates that the Caucus would soon take initiatives and discuss the matter of duty-free access of Bangladesh products to the USA.
He said Bangladesh deserves appreciation for its development in various sectors, especially in women education.
"I have told Secretary of State Colin Powel that mere lip-service praising Bangladesh is not enough, the USA should provide massive economic support to that country," Crawley said.
Turning to socio-religious aspects of Bangladesh, Crawley said, "It's a tolerant society. I think the present government is sincere in social tolerance."