Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Awami League is trying to disrupt the upcoming national election and is carrying out arson attacks across the country, alleged Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday.

"The fascist AL is indulged in arson attacks across the country, aiming to thwart the election but the national parliamentary election will be held in the first half of February and no domestic or foreign force will be able to foil it," he said.

Shafiqul Alam came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after laying the foundation stone of a newly-constructed building of Kuliara High School in Chouddagram upazila in Cumilla district.

Mentioning that there might be differences over the opinions of political parties, the press secr...