Dhaka, March 18 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday assured a visiting US Senator that the upcoming election will be conducted in a free, fair and festive manner.

"There will be big celebrations on the election day, like the ones we have seen in the past," the Chief Adviser said when US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) called on him 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 interim government's plan to hold free and fair elections.

The Chief Adviser said the gover...