, Nov. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed his government's commitment to ensuring that the upcoming general election will be free, fair and inclusive.

"The election will be participatory. There will be a big turnout," he said, adding that tens of millions of young people are expected to cast their first ballots, as they had no opportunity to vote during three rigged general elections during the 16-year long autocracy.

Prof Yunus made the remarks on Thursday evening during a meeting with visiting British Minister for International Development Baroness Jenny Chapman at the State Guest House Jamuna.

During their discussions, the two leaders covered a wide range of issues, including the February general election, tackli...