Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi on Monday expressed optimism that Bangladesh would move towards progress and prosperity through an acceptable and peaceful election in the country.

"I hope that there will be peaceful and acceptable elections, and Bangladesh will move towards progress and prosperity," he said while responding to a question during an interaction at the Embassy, stressing that the people of Bangladesh are politically conscious and generous.

The Ambassador said Iran does not want war; however, if attacked, Iran has the right to self-defence according to Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Article 51 says 'Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or col...