Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- General Shirley Botchwey begins her first official visit to Bangladesh on Thursday to discuss the areas of mutual interest, including deepening ongoing engagement to support continued national progress for the people's aspirations for "peace and stability, democracy and good governance, and prosperity" in Bangladesh.

She will engage with a range of stakeholders at a pivotal moment in the country's national journey.

Her visit, from November 20-24, comes ahead of the Bangladeshi general election expected to be held in February 2026.

In Dhaka, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet key figures in the interim Government, including Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, political party leaders, the Chief Election Commissio...