Bangkok (Thailand), April 4 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said holding the national election in a participatory manner at the earliest possible time is on top of their agenda.

"I have assured our people that, once our mandate is fulfilled in the conduct of elections as well as the required reform is done, we shall hold a free, fair and participatory election," he said while delivering his speech at the BIMSTEC Summit.

Dr Yunus said they will continue to work steadfastly to ensure the constitutional rights of every citizen of the country whether they are women or the members of ethnic and religious minorities as they rebuild Bangladesh.

Thai Prime Minister and Chair of the 6th Summit Paetongtarn Shinawatra and leaders o...