Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Seeking German help to implement the reform agenda of his interim government, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the government is likely to hold the elections by the end of this year.

"We need all your support for the New Bangladesh. We are working hard to make the general election a big success," he said.

Bangladesh wants a special relationship with Germany in an effort to deepen trade and investment ties with Europe's largest economy, said Dr Yunus.

The Chief Adviser made the comments when Zarah Bruhn, a Commissioner of the German government, met him at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Wednesday.

During the talks, the Chief Adviser praised the German people and the German economy, saying the c...