Dhaka, June 14 -- While Tarique Rahman conveyed greetings from BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, saying, "Amma sends you Salam," Dr Yunus responded with a warm nod and said, "She is an extraordinary person. Wa alaikum as-salaam."
They talked in an atmosphere where the usually tranquil street outside The Dorchester Hotel in London had come to life on a crisp, sunlit morning. Hundreds of BNP leaders and supporters had gathered in an orderly yet spirited manner, lining the pavement opposite the hotel.
Waving flags and chanting slogans in support of Bangladesh and the BNP, their voices rose in peaceful unison.
The quiet was briefly interrupted when a sleek, olive-hued vehicle arrived at the hotel entrance under tightened security measures....