CG creating suitable atmosphere for general elections: Mainul

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Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and Information Mainul Hosein Wednesday said the present caretaker government (CG) is working for creating a suitable atmosphere for holding the general elections in the country.
The law adviser said this when newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador in Bangladesh Zheng Qingdian called on him at his office in the city Wednesday, reports BSS.
During the meeting, they discussed various matters of bilateral interests, present situation in Bangladesh, reforms activities and other issues.
The adviser said the CG has taken necessary measures to maintain law and order for smooth economic activities.
The political parties are working for their reconstitution and reforms, he said.
The government is not dictating them for making any reform, he added.
The Election Commission (EC) is preparing a voter list with photographs and electoral laws are being amended for holding a free and fair general election, Mainul said.
The present government is working for establishing real democracy in the country, he said.
The general elections will be held before the end of the year 2008, he added.
Terming the friendship between Bangladesh and China as historic and very warm, the Chinese envoy said there are effective relations between the two countries in various fields, including economy, culture and information.
Mentioning exchange of information as a vital field in bilateral relations between Dhaka and Beijing, he said there is a very warm relation between the two countries in this area.
He expressed the hope that exchange and communication between journalists and mass media representatives between the two countries would extend further.
The Chinese envoy expressed the interest of his government in welcoming any move of Bangladesh news agencies in setting up their permanent offices and appointing correspondents in China.
The adviser assured the Chinese envoy of providing all supports in this connection.
Political Attache of the Chinese Embassy Zhong Zhizhong was present on the occasion.