EC delegates visit Sylhet

The delegation comprised Dr Stefan Frowein, Head of the delegation of the European Commission in Bangladesh, and Charles Whiteley, Head of the Political and Trade Section.

Referring to the current political situation in the country, Dr Frowein said the European Commission is following events in the run-up to the parliamentary elections very closely.

He said: "It is clear that Bangladesh is passing through turbulent political times with significant changes to the Caretaker government, the deployment of the armed forces and the continuing stalemate between the parties," he said.

Dr Frowein added: "It is vital that every drop of political will is put to good use by the Caretaker government and the political parties to ensure that a way forward is found which ensures that the people of Bangladesh's expectations for a free, fair and peaceful election are fulfilled."

The `roadshow' is designed to explain to media and civil society in different cities across Bangladesh why the EU dispatches Election Observation Missions across the world and the values and international commitments that underpin election missions, said a press release.