Dhaka, March 3 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has assured the European Union about the interim government's aim of holding an "inclusive" and "impartial" parliamentary election by December.

Yunus reiterated the plan during a meeting with the visiting European Union Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday.

Lahbib lauded Yunus' leadership at a critical juncture for the country.

"You did an extraordinary job at an extraordinary time. My main message is that we are ready to reinforce our cooperation," she said.

Repeating the EU's support for the reform agenda of the interim government, she said: "It is a very important strategic window that we are witnessing. We know ther...