Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Election Commission (EC) has completed its dialogue with political parties and stakeholders ahead of the parliamentary polls.

While the commission described the dialogue as "a routine exercise", some analysts believe that the participation of all registered parties was crucial for ensuring an inclusive election.

Having completed one year in office, the EC now faces the additional task of conducting a referendum on the National July Charter on the day of the general election.

Officials noted that holding both votes on the same day is unlikely to pose "major challenges".

Announcing the election schedule is also expected to proceed without difficulty.

The current commission assumed office on Nov 21 last year, follo...