Dhaka, June 13 -- Tulip Siddiq, British MP and niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has expressed disappointment over not being granted an audience with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus during his visit to London.

In a statement on Thursday, Tulip said: "I am disappointed that Prof Yunus declined to meet during his visit."

Tulip had written to the interim prime minister on Jan 4 requesting a meeting during his four-day trip to the United Kingdom.

She hoped to speak with him to clarify what she called "misunderstandings" surrounding the corruption allegations she is facing in Bangladesh.

As part of her invitation, the former UK City minister had offered to host Yunus for lunch or afternoon tea at the House of Commons.

The Chief A...