Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has said that there is no possibility of the ban on Awami League's activities being withdrawn any time soon.

He made the remark while responding to questions from journalists on Wednesday after visiting the Shankar Math Puja Mandap in Barishal city.

He said, "When the activities of a party are banned, the question arises whether it is permanent or temporary. I do not see any possibility that the ban imposed on Awami League's activities will be lifted."

Referring to the Chief Adviser's interview with foreign media, the Law Adviser said that the election will be held in the first half of February. Speaking about the unrest in the hills, he said the government...