Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarker yesterday said the Awami League will not be able to participate in the upcoming national elections, as the party's activities remain legally suspended.

"Legally, the activities of Awami League are suspended. Therefore, they will not be able to participate in the next election," Anwarul told reporters after inaugurating a police training programme on election duty management at the Sylhet District Police Lines on Sunday (19 October).

Responding to a question about the electoral symbol of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the commissioner said that the matter would be decided in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws.

Regarding the national elections, Anwarul s...