He is expected to arrive in the remote capital, Nay Pyi Taw, late on Friday.

BBC: World Bank to lend to Burma for first time in 25 years

The BBC's Rachel Harvey in Rangoon says the NLD alleged some voting irregularities in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

BBC: Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi wins by-election: NLD party

The BBC's Rachel Harvey, in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, says the parliamentarians sat quietly and respectfully as Mr Ban delivered key messages in a speech broadcast live on television.

BBC: UN's Ban Ki-moon urges Burma to unite on path to change

Whilst Nay Pyi Taw puts the fighting down to troops reacting to local incidents, the broader question remains on how a lasting peace can be achieved with both ceasefire and non-ceasefire groups.

BBC: Viewpoint: Change in Burma - one step at a time