Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Several political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party, have welcomed the schedule announced by the Election Commission for the 13th parliamentary election.

The schedule dispels confusion over the election, said Jamaat.

On the other hand, NCP said it doubted the EC's neutrality and the credibility of the election.

The parties' reactions came immediately after the EC announced the schedule for holding the general election and referendum on implementing the July Charter on Feb 12.

"The nation has been waiting for the timetable of the election and the referendum for a long time. Uncertainty and confusion were there. Today's announcement ended confusions," said Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair, assista...