US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
During the hour-long meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to deepen relationships between the two friendly countries.
Senator Peters enquired about the reform initiatives of the interim government, the reports of key commissions and the government’s plan to hold free and fair elections.
The Chief Adviser said the government would hold elections in December if the political parties agreed to fewer reforms.
But, he said, the general elections would be held a few months later if the parties wanted a bigger package of reforms from the interim government.
“The election will be free and fair. It will be held in a festive mood. There will be big celebrations on the election day, like the ones we have seen in the past,” the Chief Adviser said.
Prof Yunus said the political parties would sign a July Charter once they agreed to the reforms proposed by the major commissions. বিস্তারিত