, Sept. 12 -- The Vatican has wished a free, fair, just and transparent elections in Bangladesh, but does not for a certain outcome.

"As Bangladesh prepares for elections, the Holy See stands alongside of you to wish a process that is free, fair, just, and transparent," said Vatican Ambassador to Bangladesh Archbishop Kevin S Randell.

He was addressing a ceremony marking the Pope Day at the Vatican Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday evening.

The day also coincides the visit of Cardinal George Jacob Koovkad, prefect of the Dicastery of Inter-religious Dialogue, who began his visit on September 6.

The delegation led by the Cardinal held series of dialogues including visits to the National Mosque and interacting with the Islamic scholars; a Hi...