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Embassy of Bangladesh

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PRESS RELEASE

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Washington DC, 25 July 2007:

President Bush welcomes election roadmap and supports effort to fight corruption in Bangladesh

President Bush welcomes the election road map and expressed his appreciation for Bangladesh government’s effort to “sticking to its promise to hold elections in 2008”. He also assured all possible US help “in any way” for the upcoming elections.

Terming Bangladesh as an “example of moderate and tolerant Muslim nations”, President Bush stated that Bangladesh has “affirmed and re-affirmed its dedication to democratic principles in numerous elections”. President Bush, appreciating the role of current caretaker government for their trend setting initiatives for reforming the process of governance in Bangladesh, stated that “we support your efforts to fight corruption and collect taxes”.

President Bush conveyed this sentiment while receiving the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to United States of America Mr. M. Humayun Kabir in a credential presentation ceremony at the White House today.

While accepting the Letter of Credence in a simple ceremony, President Bush showed his warmth towards Bangladesh by saying that “Bangladesh and USA shared same democratic values” and is committed to “working together to strengthen partnership” for “economic development” and “fighting terrorism”.

In response to Ambassador’s request for granting duty free and quota free access to Bangladeshi garment products in the USA, President Bush assured of his support for our cause and commended the “steps taken by the Bangladesh government to restore the foundations of Bangladesh economy”. Appreciating Bangladesh’s achievement in alleviating poverty, President Bush assured continued US support for the economic development of Bangladesh.

Ambassador Kabir conveyed to President George W. Bush the warm greetings and personal regards of Hon’ble President of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed and Hon’ble Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed and from the friendly people of Bangladesh.

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Contact: Mr. Zulqar Nain, Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington DC. Tel: +1-202-244-3658 .