The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday called on President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban here.

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser apprised the President of the country's present food situation, holding of the next general election, proposed dialogue with the political parties and the Chief Adviser's planned address to the nation.

Press Secretary to the President Abdul Awal Howlader told the reporters after the meeting that the Chief Adviser apprised the President of the present food-grain stocks and Boro production in the country.

He also apprised the President of the preparation of the government in holding the next general elections by December this year in line with the roadmap announced by the Election Commission (EC).

Dr Fakhruddin informed the President about the proposed political dialogue with the national political parties in preparation of holding a free, fair and neutral election.

The Chief Adviser also briefed President Iajuddin about various aspects of his planned address to the nation, which is expected to be aired by the end of the second week of this month.

President Iajuddin gave a patient hearing to the Chief Adviser and expressed his satisfaction at the government's steps to hold the general election according to the roadmap.

He also expressed satisfaction as the government successfully faced the challenge of food shortage and suggested that the stock of food grain should be increased further in the country.

The President and Chief Adviser also expressed their gratitude to Almighty Allah for saving Bangladesh from the devastation of cyclone Nargis.

Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Syed Fahim Munaim and Press Secretary to the President Abdul Awal Howlader were present.