Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said the national election will be held in February next as announced by the Chief Adviser.

"We are determined from the government's side. Our Sir (Chief Adviser) is a globally respected and admired person. He has announced the timeline himself and there is no question of stepping back from the announcement," he said after a meeting at the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat.

When asked about confusion over the election time as different political parties expressed different opinions, the Law Adviser said holding the election is the government's responsibility, not the parties.

"The government is determined about holding the polls in February. That is what we have in mind and that is...