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AFP, New York

Visiting Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Moeen U Ahmed made a courtesy call on Co-chairman of Bangladesh Caucus of the US Congress Congressman Joseph Crowley here on Friday.

During the meeting, Crowley expressed his satisfaction over various measures taken by the country's present caretaker government to hold a free and fair election and check corruption.

He also praised different initiatives of the government, including establishment of an independent election commission, anti- corruption commission and making flawless voter list to hold a free and neutral election through implementing the election roadmap.

The army chief thanked Crowley for his continuous support to Bangladesh.

Besides, General Moeen visited the Jackson Heights in Queens, a commercial hub dominated by the expatriate Bangladeshis.

He exchanged greetings with the expatriate Bangladeshis and was happy to see the expansion of their business in the area.