The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Chittagong

Indian High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakravorty yesterday hoped the caretaker government would hand over power to an elected government holding the national election by December according to their declared roadmap.

"The Indian government strongly believes Bangladesh will soon return to the path of democracy and the elected government takes power," he said while exchanging views with reporters after inaugurating a two-week exhibition on contemporary fine arts at the Indian Assistant High Commission's Gallery at Khulshi.

Asked about protecting human rights of the detained political leaders in Bangladesh during trial process, the Indian envoy said the caretaker government should be respectful to human rights as per the constitution.