Dhaka, June 30 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has expressed confidence that the upcoming national election will be held as scheduled in February next year, dismissing concerns raised by some political quarters.

"I see no reason to question whether the election will take place in February. From my perspective, it is firmly on track.

There is no justification for stirring unnecessary doubts," he said while addressing reporters during a press briefing at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan on Sunday.

His remarks came in response to a query about demands made by several Islamic political parties during a rally organised by Islami Andolon Bangladesh at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday.

The groups had called f...