Dhaka, April 29 -- The February 12 national elections bolstered public trust and signalled reforms in line with the July Charter, European Union Election Observation Mission's (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs said on Tuesday.

"Although elections bolstered public trust, legal and procedural gaps remain, signalling the need to continue the reform process in line with the July National Charter and beyond," he said while sharing the mission's final report on the elections at a hotel in the capital.

"These credible and competently managed elections marked a pivotal step toward restoring democratic governance and the rule of law, reflecting a shared commitment to democratic processes among all stakeholders," he continued.

The EU EOM Bangl...