Dhaka, June 4 -- Even if the Awami League does not take part in the upcoming election, if the people can take part properly, then it will be an inclusive election, says UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis.

She said that, to the UN, inclusiveness means that every Bangladesh should get the chance to have their say.

Lewis made the remarks during an event organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) in Dhaka on Wednesday.

In response to a question, she said: "An inclusive election means that every segment of society should be able to vote, women, people who are 18, ethnic minorities, different religious communities, that's what we mean by inclusive. But everybody has access and the ability to parti...