Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Election Commission (EC) is likely to announce the schedule for the upcoming national election by the first week of December, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy following a high-level meeting on election preparations, he said the national election is expected to take place in February next year.
According to Shafiqul Alam, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed all relevant authorities to complete essential preparatory tasks by November 15.
These include training Ansar members, procurement of body-worn cameras for polling officials and security forces, and ensuring logistical and administrative readiness ahe...