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Opposition meets Bangladeshi High Commissioner

The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and their leaders recently met with the Bangladeshi High Commissioner in the Maldives to discuss the incarceration of former President Abdullah Yameen. The opposition party is seeking support from various diplomats and international organizations to draw attention to what they believe is a politically motivated verdict against Yameen.
MP Saeed of the People's National Congress stated that the opposition is doing everything they can to ensure that President Yameen is freed. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison last month by the Criminal Court on charges of money laundering. However, many observers believe that the charges against him were politically motivated and a way for the government to eliminate a strong political rival.
The meeting with the Bangladeshi High Commissioner is just one of many efforts made by the opposition party to garner international support for Yameen's release. The situation in Maldives has drawn attention from human rights organizations and other countries, with calls for a fair and transparent legal process. This highlights the ongoing political tension in the Maldives and the importance of ensuring a fair and just legal system for all citizens.
The Progressive Party of Maldives and its leaders will continue to seek support from the international community in their efforts to secure the release of former President Abdullah Yameen and ensure a fair and transparent legal process in the Maldives. The situation in Maldives continues to be closely watched by the international community, and it is important that the Maldives government take into account the concerns of the opposition and international organizations regarding the rule of law.