Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- As the nation is set for an election festivity with 13th National Parliament elections draw near, the Election Commission (EC) in full swing is working to complete all necessary preparations for a participatory, free, fair, and neutral polls.

The extensive administrative framework, from the capital to the grassroots, has reached its final stage of readiness as the EC said, "All arrangements for the election are complete, now it awaits the people's participation."

According to EC sources, the tentative schedule for the elections is set for the first half of February next year. Key preparatory tasks, such as updating the voter list, finalizing polling stations, redrawing constituency boundaries, training of the election ...