Text of report headlined “Khaleda, Hasina Should Work Together for Democracy, Says Moriatry” published by Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Star website on 15 September
US Ambassador to Dhaka James Moriarty yesterday said the US hopes a free, fair and credible election is held by December with participation of all major political parties according to the EC’s roadmap.
“An elected government to represent all in January, which is better for democracy,” he said.
Welcoming the release of BNP chief Khaleda Zia and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, he said they hope the major political parties including the two leaders will work together, which would be good for democracy.
He was talking to local journalists during his visit to Kumudini Hospital in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail yesterday.
USAID Mission Director Denise Rollins, Director of Kumudini Welfare Trust Protibha Mutsuddi and Managing Director of Kumudini Complex Rajib Prasad Saha were also there.
During his visit, the ambassador inaugurated a USAID-supported medical ward in Kumudini Hospital. The ward provides treatment and rehabilitation facilities to women with obstetric fistula.
The ambassador was highly impressed with the quality of service provided at the hospital. He also praised Kumudini’s leadership in providing opportunities to girls in education, training and employment through Bharateswari Homes School, Kumudini Nursing School and College, the Women’s Medical College and the hospital.
James Moriarty later watched a performance by students of Bharateswari Homes.
Originally published by The Daily Star website, Dhaka, in English 15 Sep 08.
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