CPA Conference Begins in Dhaka despite Opposition's Boycott - 2003-10-04

The 49th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's Working Party's meeting began in Dhaka today amidst boycott by the main opposition party despite last-ditch efforts by the CPA headquarters to bring it to the grand meet of lawmakers. However the conference will be formally inaugurated on October 7 by Prime Minister Khaleda Zia . The main opposition , Awami League is boycotting the conference.

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