UK Expects to See Free and Fair Elections in Bangladesh : Sarah Cook

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke has said that their country wants to give support to Bangladesh for holding the 13th National Parliamentary Election in a peaceful manner.

''We commend the efforts of the Election Commission and the interim government. The UK along with its international partners is supporting the Election Commission, particularly through national civic education programmes and particularly for vulnerable groups here in the country and also the training of polling staff.''

Notting that she had a very good meeting with the chief of the Election Commission, she said, “We commend the efforts of the Election Commission and the interim government.”

She said the UK welcomes the announcement of the national election by the Chief Adviser a few months ago.