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DHAKA, June 24, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have begun high-level bilateral talks in a cordial atmosphere in Beijing.

Speaking to reporters, BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed that discussions between the two parties commenced this morning.

He said that China expected a free and fair election in Bangladesh. They are eagerly waiting to work with the new government.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who is leading the party's delegation, said that China will continue to provide assistance to Bangladesh in the development of agriculture, industry, garments, health and infrastructure.

The BNP secretary general called for taking steps to eliminate trade imbalances and providing assistance in modern technology and increasing efficiency.

Earlier, a bilateral meeting was held between the BNP and the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

At the meeting, CPC Politburo member and National Congress of China deputy Li Hongzhong welcomed the BNP delegation and extended a formal invitation to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China.

CPC leader Li Hongzhong expressed hope that the relations between the two parties and the two countries would deepen and gain new heights.

In response, Mirza Fakhrul praised China's constructive role in regional affairs and stressed the need to expand such initiatives through multilateral platforms for broader regional impact.