, Sept. 1 -- US Charge d' Affaires in Dhaka Tracey Ann Jacobson on Monday said the US does not support any particular party, politician or election outcome as it expects fair elections in an atmosphere of peace and security early next year.

"The US embassy or the US government does not support any particular party but we do meet political parties to understand their platforms and their goals. We do not support any particular politician but we do meet politicians to understand their goals and we do not support any particular outcome. That is for the people of Bangladesh to decide and we wish you all the best in doing it," she said.

The US envoy made the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner A...