Singaporean envoy calls on Hasina

Newly appointed Singaporean High Commissioner Verghese Mathews calls on Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Sheikh Hasina at her Dhanmondi residence in the city yesterday. PHOTO: STAR

"The discussion focused on how to strengthen bilateral ties in the fields of water transport, economy and trade. Security matters also came up during the talks," said Saber Hossain Chowdhury, political secretary to the opposition leader.

Awami League General Secretary Abdul Jalil, Syed Abul Hossain MP, and former Ambassador Ziauddin were present at the meeting held at the at AL president's Dhanmondi residence.