Dhaka, June 30 -- Seeking US support for the country's democratic transition, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed that elections would be held "in the early part of next year."

He also said the ongoing dialogue between his government and political parties would result in much-needed reforms of the country's political system.

"The Election Commission is working hard to reorganise the electoral system, which was destroyed by the previous government. Our young people will vote for the first time in their lives," said Prof Yunus during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

They held the telephone conversation at 7:30 pm.

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