Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the February-12 general election would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh.

He made the remarks when the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, paid his maiden courtesy call on the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of issues, including the upcoming general elections, sweeping labour laws approved by the interim government, the planned Bangladesh-US tariff agreement and Rohingya crisis.

The Chief Adviser also highlighted key foreign policy initiatives of the interim government, including Dhaka's planned bid for ASEAN membership, and the need to re...