Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- A BNP delegation held a meeting with a visiting team from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) on Thursday morning, focusing on the country's evolving political situation, upcoming polls and reforms.

The hour-long meeting, which began around 11am, was held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office.

A three-member BNP delegation, led by party Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, attended the meeting.

The other members of the BNP delegation were Organising Secretary Shama Obaed and Acting Chairperson's Adviser Mahadi Amin.

The IRI delegation included Asia Pacific Director Stephen Cima, Deputy Director Matthew Carter and Senior Programme Manager Amitabh Ghosh.

Talking to reporters after the me...