Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has renewed calls for the Election Commission to factor in the critical illness of BNP chief Khaleda Zia when finalising the schedule for the general election slated for February.

At a policy discussion on Friday titled "The Future of Investment in Bangladesh" at a Dhaka hotel, NCP Convener Nahid Islam urged the commission to take into account the BNP's internal circumstances before formally announcing the election timeline.

"Since the election is expected in February and a date has been set, the schedule is typically issued 45 to 60 days in advance, there is still some flexibility," Nahid said in response to a question. "We have suggested that, given the health of a key political party ...