National polls will be held before 15 Feb regardless of referendum decision: Shafiqul
"Different political parties are expressing their opinions, but the government does not consider those as threats," he said
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, today (31 October) said the national election will be held before 15 February, regardless of the decision taken regarding the proposed referendum.
"The chief adviser will make the final decision on the referendum issue. Whatever the decision may be, the election will be held before 15 February — no power can delay it," he said.
The press secretary made the remarks while talking to reporters after attending the closing and prize‑giving ceremony of an event organised by the July Konnya Foundation at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) this afternoon.
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The July Konnya Foundation organised the event, titled the MindBridge and Knowledge Competition 2025, at the NSTU Central Auditorium, aimed at encouraging the youth to flourish their knowledge and intellect.
Shafiqul Alam said different political parties are expressing their opinions, but the government does not consider those as threats. "The Chief Adviser will do whatever is best for the country," he added.
About the trial of Sheikh Hasina, he said that on 13 November the court would announce the date for declaring the verdict.
Highlighting the active role of women in the 2024 July Uprising, the press secretary said women stood shoulder to shoulder with men in the uprising that toppled autocracy.
"Women are no longer behind; they are now represented in all spheres of society," he said.
NSTU Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Mohammad Ismail, joined the event as the chief patron, while Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Noakhali, Ismail Hossain, was present as special guest, with July Konnya Foundation President, Jannatul Nayem Promi, in the chair.
