Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC), led by AMM Nasir Uddin, stands ready to announce the schedule for the parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a historic day of double-ballot voting.

The chief election commissioner will address the nation on Thursday at 6pm to unveil the official timetable, which also includes the July National Charter Referendum.

Following the schedule announcement, the EC will strictly enforce the code of conduct. Candidates will be allowed to campaign once election symbols are allocated.

The timetable will outline the last dates for submission and scrutiny of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidacy, and polling for the parliamentary elections.

For the referendum, only the voting day will be...