, Dec. 22 -- Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Monday called for reducing tensions in Bangladesh to create a conducive environment before the next national election scheduled for February 12 next year.

The Ambassador also highlighted the importance of reducing Bangladesh's tensions with its neighbour India - the sooner the better.

He said they are not interfering two countries bilateral relations but they think it will be wise to find a way so that the tension does not escalate further from the current level.

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The Ambassador said the relations should be based on mutual trust and confidence.

He welcomed the election date annou...