Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said the European Union (EU) has put emphasis on reform and assured all sorts of assistance ahead of the next general election.

"They (EU) are ready to provide all sorts of assistance. They want a democratic transition to take place. They (EC) assured us of all kinds of support and they will be with us in this process," he said.

The CEC was talking to reporters after a meeting with a delegation, led by EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller, at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital.

Nasir Uddin said the EU enquired of the preparations of the Election Commission.

The EU was informed that the EC is applying all efforts to ensure a free, fair and credible electi...