Dhaka, March 3 -- Visiting European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib on Monday stressed more cooperation in preparedness, disaster management and climate change, including flood control, saying that the European Union (EU) is keen to exchange "good practices" and preparedness strategies with Bangladesh.

"You did an extraordinary job at an extraordinary time. My main message is that we are ready to reinforce our cooperation," the European Commissioner told Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus lauding his leadership at the critical juncture of the country, reports UNB.

The chief adviser said the interim government is committed to holding a "free and fair" election and the vote would likely be held by December this year, according to the chief advis...