Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that the interim government is not taking sides with any political party ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, stressing that its sole objective is to ensure a free, fair and festive vote.

Speaking as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the Vote Caravan programme at the Government Boys High School ground in Bhola town on Saturday morning, he said the national election was scheduled to be held on 12 February and that all political parties were preparing to take part.

"The interim government wants an election where people can vote freely and see their chosen representatives elected. I want to say this clearly. This government is not in favour of any party...