Dhaka - United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said Sunday Bangladesh's military leadership had assured him it would not interfere in politics and the December election will be free and fair.

"I was assured by the military leadership that they will ensure this forthcoming election will be fair, credible and free. They will not interfere in any political process," Ban told reporters in Dhaka.

Hamburg - Lukas Podolski came off the bench to set up one goal and score another from the penalty spot, but the Germany striker's future at Bayern Munich continues to be a matter of speculation.