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The chief adviser informed the president about the preparations for the forthcoming national dialogue with the political parties and holding of general elections in line with the roadmap, press secretary Abdul Awal Howlader told reporters in a briefing.

Fakhruddin also filled Iajuddin in on the talks between the Election Commission and the political parties.

The interim government head will address the nation to give guidelines on the formal talks likely to be held in the second week of May, the press secretary said. He also briefed the president on how his administration was handling the ongoing food crisis, the production of boro crops and the food stock.

The president expressed satisfaction over the steps of the government, according to the press secretary. Iajuddin also suggested replenishment of food stocks to curb food crisis.

They also talked about the tropical cyclone Nargis that hit Myanmar a few days ago and expressed sympathy for the people of that country.