Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The Election Commission on Sunday sought to reassure the public and political stakeholders that the 13th national parliamentary election will be held on schedule, even as concerns grow over recent violence and attempts to disrupt the electoral process.

Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said the commission's position was unequivocal.

"The message from the Election Commission is absolutely clear. There is no uncertainty over the election.

The election will be held on time," he told reporters after a high-level meeting with senior law enforcement officials at the Election Commission building in Agargaon.

He said the commission and the government are fully aware of efforts to create obstacles to the election....