Dhaka, March 19 -- US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
During the hour-long meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to deepen relationships between the two friendly countries.
Senator Peters enquired about the reform initiatives of the Interim Government, the reports of key commissions and the IG's plan to hold free and fair elections.
The Chief Adviser said the government would hold elections in December if the political parties agreed to fewer reforms. But the general elections would be held a few months later if the parties wanted a bigger package of reforms from the IG.
"The election will be free and fair. It...