No doubt about February elections: Press secretary
After the monsoon season, an electoral atmosphere will gradually develop among the people, he said
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (15 August) said that the next national election will be held in February next year as announced by the chief adviser, and there is no possibility of any postponement.
"There is no doubt about the February election. The Election Commission has already started its work. Those who are casting doubts have nothing to worry about," he said.
The press secretary said this while talking to journalists this afternoon after visiting the July Mass Uprising martyrs' memorial in the Dhaka Road area at Magura town.
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Shafiqul Alam said the government has already fixed the election timeline. After the monsoon season, an electoral atmosphere will gradually develop among the people, creating a festive mood, he added.
"The new Bangladesh has been built through such sacrifices. Once the election schedule is announced, candidates will go to the people, talk to them, and true election enthusiasm will be created then. This will dispel all doubts," said the press secretary.
He informed that the Election Commission is taking preparations as per the February timeline, and the government has made all necessary arrangements to hold a free and fair election.
During his visit, Shafiqul Alam also paid tributes to Chhatra Dal leader martyred Mehedi Hasan Rabbi and martyred Haque Al Amin by placing floral wreaths at their graves.
Both embraced martyrdom during the July Uprising.
"I will gradually visit the graves of eight more martyrs. Their contributions to building a new Bangladesh are undeniable, and we remain committed to honouring them," he said after paying homage to the July Uprising heroes.
