Non-resident High Commissioner Derek Loh meets Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at Minto Road; Discusses July Charter, Reforms and Bilateral TiesDesk Report: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Singapore's Non-Resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Mr. Derek Loh, has highly praised the positive role of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in the country's economic development and democratic advancement.The High Commissioner made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP, on Tuesday, 3 November at 10:30 AM at the Opposition Leader's official residence at 29 Minto Road in Dhaka.The meeting was held in a very cordial and friendly atmosphere.According to sources present at the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including Bangladesh's current political and economic situation, prevention of corruption, industrial and trade development, progress of democracy, the upcoming referendum, and implementation of the July Charter along with other essential state reforms.High Commissioner Loh expressed optimism about further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Singapore, expanding cooperation and creating new opportunities in development initiatives of both countries.He was accompanied by Charge d' Affaires Philip Ong and Ms. Mrithini TG Greetharan, Country Officer, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa Directorate of Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.From the Opposition side, Jamaat Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar, Assistant Secretary General and Secretary of the Central Publicity and Media Department Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, Adviser on Foreign Affairs to the Leader of the Opposition Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman MP, and Member of the Advisory Committee on Foreign Affairs to the Leader of the Opposition Ali Ahmad Mabrur were present.The meeting is seen as part of Singapore's continued engagement with key political stakeholders in Bangladesh ahead of the next phase of democratic transition.