Dhaka, June 12 -- Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Tuesday expressed the organisation's willingness to assist Bangladesh in undertaking political and constitutional reforms ahead of the country's planned general election next year.
"We would be pleased to offer support, particularly in the area of constitutional reforms, should Bangladesh request it," said Botchwey during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his hotel in London.
The Secretary-General emphasised that promoting democracy and good governance remains a core priority for the Commonwealth over the next five years. In addition, the organisation will focus on boosting intra-Commonwealth trade and investment, and supporting member stat...