Dhaka, March 16 -- The European Union (EU) has pledged to support Bangladesh in holding elections that meet international standards including a substantial financial package along with the EU's experience and expertise in election processes.

"The EU will support the conduct of elections in this country in line with international standards," said EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Sunday.

He said this while talking to reporters after a meeting between a five-member EU delegation and Chief Election Commissioners AMM Nasir Uddin at the latter's office in the capital.

The EU ambassador said they will provide this support with a significant financial package as well as offering their experiences and expertise in the conduct of elec...