Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Sunday said that the National Citizens Party (NCP) cannot be allotted 'Shapla' (water lily) as it is not included in the official list of symbols under the constitutional law and election rules.

He made the remark while talking to reporters at Sylhet Police Lines after a training session aimed at enhancing police efficiency to ensure smooth election duties, reports UNB.

Replying to a question over the election, the commissioner replied that there is no possibility of elections being delayed to February, and it will be held before Ramadan.

He expressed the confidence that with everyone's cooperation, the election will be conducted fairly, unlike in the past.

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