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UK to help consolidate democracy
FROM PAGE 16 according to a message received here yesterday.
Miliband praised the prudent handling of BDR tragedy in the immediate aftermath of the present government's assumption of office.
Dipu Moni raised the issue of stricter immigration measures adopted by the UK authorities under the 'Points Based System', which has adversely impacted the 'Curry Industry', the economic back-bone of the British-Bangladeshi community.
She requested for special measures to address the grievances of the industry, which represents important economic and cultural links between the two countries. Miliband assured that he would take up the matter with the relevant authorities.
The two ministers also discussed the issue of climate change in the context of the upcoming Copenhagen Conference. Saying that Bangladesh's position on the issue as moral high ground’, Miliband felt that Dhaka might take a lead role in the formulation of an effective global framework to combat challenges of climate change. The UK has been in the front row asking for immediate and drastic cuts in carbon emission, he added.
Dipu Moni also briefed the British minister about the government's initiative to try the perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1971 War of Liberation. She said the move was a reflection of the people's will that mandated the government to bring the perpetrators to justice.
She mentioned that the government would ensure that due processes are followed and that international standards are met.
British Minister for International Development Douglas Alexander also met with Dipu Moni and she thanked him for UK's commitment towards issues such as poverty alleviation, education. attainment of MDGs, market access for the developing countries and climate change.
The DFID minister appreciated the performance of Bangladesh economy in the face of global economic meltdown. He was confident that the development partnership between the two countries would cover wider expanse with an elected government at the helm of affairs in Dhaka.
He also registered his country's appreciation for the macro-economic achievements of Bangladesh.
Dipu Moni visited the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma lauded the last general election held in a free and fair manner.
She mentioned that the government was focused on establishment of the Independent Human Rights Commission and strengthening the Election Commission as well as the Anti-Corruption Commission.
The secretary general mentioned that the Commonwealth was eager to work with Bangladesh in the areas of human rights and electoral reform programmes.