Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday sought the Commonwealth's full support for holding the upcoming general election, scheduled for the first half of February.

"We need your support in our democratic transition as well as in the upcoming general election," the Chief Adviser said during a meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at the state guest house Jamuna.

The Chief Adviser thanked the Secretary-General for her strong interest in Bangladesh's forthcoming election process.

He reaffirmed the Interim Government's commitment to holding a free, fair, credible, and festive election.

In response, the Secretary-General assured the Chief Adviser of the Commonwealth's full support f...