Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Election Commission, led by AMM Nasir Uddin, has completed almost all procedures to announce the schedule of the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum.

The commission has met with the chief advisor. Now the president needs to be informed about the preparations.

During his meeting with the chief advisor, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasir Uddin said citizens have become involved in electoral activities, creating an electoral "buzz".

Election analyst Abdul Alim, however, doe's not agree with the CEC, citing the current political situation and challenges posed by the upcoming election to law-enforcing agencies.

The election schedule is expected to be announced in the second week of this month, with the ...