Dhaka, May 5 -- The European Union (EU), comprising 27 member states, has expressed its support for allowing the interim government of Bangladesh, led by Prof Muhammad Yunus sufficient time to implement necessary reforms.

Reiterating its support for the delivery of an ambitious reform agenda in Bangladesh, European Union Ambassador Michael Miller has said the election timing is an issue for Bangladesh to decide, noting that the bloc is not pressuring anyone to hold the election on a particular date.

"I have to say it is a matter for Bangladesh to take a decision on. We see this political transition as leading up to the democratic election. From the EU, we don't have any opinion on time, we are not pressuring anyone to hold an election o...