India, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said he will ask the Election Commission to organise the general polls in February next year.

He announced the possible month of hosting the election on a day when Bangladesh was observing the first anniversary of former PM Sheikh Hasina's exit from the country amid severe protests against her government over the job quota row, now known as the July-August uprising.

"I ask all of you to pray that the election is held smoothly, so that all citizens of this country can move forward successfully in building a new Bangladesh. On behalf of the government, we will provide all necessary support to ensure that the election is fair, peaceful and festive," he said.

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