The anti-corruption drive launched by the caretaker government will help increase the gross domestic production (GDP) and improve the living conditions of the people, he observed.

Corruption, bureaucratic tangles, electricity crisis and political violence are the major obstacles to the development of the country, he pointed out while exchanging views with women journalists at a programme titled 'Face to Face'.

Bangladesh Centre for Development, Journalism and Communication (BCDJC) in association with the High Commission of Canada organised the programme at Dhaka Club.

The Danish ambassador assured that his country would provide all necessary supports to Bangladesh for holding a free and fair election.

A Danish delegation will visit Dhaka next week to study the feasibility of making transparent ballot boxes within a limited timeframe ahead of the general election, he said.

About the state of emergency, he said the Danish embassy has been observing the situation for the past six months. A stable situation has now been created after the authorities have taken various initiatives.

He also lauded the achievements in poverty reduction and the expansion of domestic market during the last couple of years.

The ambassador also appreciated the development of information technology sector in Bangladesh.