The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Gennady P Trotasenko yesterday said that his country would send poll observers during the upcoming general election.

"If we get a formal request from Bangladesh we would definitely consider to send poll observers," he said.

The Russian Ambassador said this to the journalists after his meeting with Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Sudha Sadan residence here.

Trotasenko said major political parties have responsibilities to take decisions which would help ensure stability of the country and expressed hope that political parties would play a responsible role in the coming days.

The Russian Ambassdor said that they have wide range of discussions on issues relating to bilateral interest between the two countries.