Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The Interim Government might hold elections by the end of this year, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus when Zarah Bruhn, a Commissioner of the German government, called on him on Wednesday.

"We need all your support for the New Bangladesh. We are working hard to make the general election a big success," he told the German official at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka.

Bangladesh wanted a special relationship with Germany in an effort to deepen trade and investment ties with Europe's largest economy, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said.

During the talks, the Chief Adviser praised the German people and the German economy, saying the country had been the leader in many areas , including heavy indust...