"We hope a fair and credible election will be held here with the necessary updating of the voter list," Chakraborty told journalists after paying a courtesy call on Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina at her Sudha Sadan residence.

"What is happening in Bangladesh is absolutely her internal matter. However, we are observing and keeping our government updated on Bangladesh's current political developments," he added.

Chakraborty also served the Indian mission in Dhaka as deputy high commissioner prior to his present assignment.

Asked about the topic of discussion with Hasina, he said they discussed bilateral issues including business and trade. "We want the bilateral relations develop more."

Briefing the reporters on the meeting, Kazi Zafarullah, AL presidium member, said the AL chief and the Indian envoy discussed a range of issues including the economy, land ports, the Ganges water treaty and Chittagong Hill Tracts peace treaty. He hoped the bilateral relations between the two countries would be strengthened further through discussion.

"An election with the participation of all parties would be acceptable to them (India)," Zafarullah said, adding that AL informed the envoy that it wants the election to be held as early as possible after overhauling the Election Commission and preparing an accurate voter list.

Obaidul Quader, acting general secretary and Syed Abul Hossain, international affairs secretary of AL were also present at the meeting.