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Hasina for polls on Dec 18 with participation of all

UNB, Dhaka
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday said general elections should be held on December 18 with the participation of all political parties.
"Sheikh Hasina thinks the election should be held on December 18. She also expects that all parties will participate in the polls for the people to cast votes in a pleasant envi-ronment," said former Ambassador Mohammad Zamir while briefing reporters on a meeting between Hasina and French Ambassador Charley Causeret.
The French envoy called on Hasina at Sudha Sadan
and discussed various matters of Bangladesh's interest. Zamir was present at the hour-long meeting.
France is the current president of the European Council.
Zamir said the French ambassador has assured Sheikh Hasina of continuing his government's assistance for rapid development of Bdng)adbsh.»V M* J , Earlier.. Ambassador dauseret told r^Orters that it would be better tor Bangladesh if the elections are arranged soon. "Election is an internal matter of Bangladesh. I should not make any comment. But what I can say about the election is that the sooner,
the better."
About the BNP stand on the polls, the French ambassador said it is up to the political parties to decide the date of the polls.
Australian envoy calls on Hasina
On Wednesday, Australian High Commissioner Douglas FOski^baLsa uUUhIpit Hasina at her Sudha Sadanresidence.
* rtihing the meeting, the Australian envoy expressed the hope that the elections would be held on December 18 and Bangladesh would get its democracy back.
Hasina's special aide Dr Hasan Mahmud, who was
present at the hour-long meeting, briefed reporters on the meeting.
He said Hasina urged all political parties for full cooperation to ensure a free and fair election on December 18.
Hasina urged the Australian envoy to come up with more investment in Bangladesh and recruit mot^. Bangladeshi workx'Us Ancf* students in his cduhtr^ special aide said.
Australian High Commissioner Douglas Foskett told reporters that he thinks all preparations for holding the elections in time are in place and Bangladesh will get free and fair elections.