Dhaka, June 16 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) is not yet in a position to confirm a date for the upcoming national election, as it awaits formal guidance from the government.

"I cannot specify a date for the election at this moment," the CEC told reporters at the EC headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka, when asked about the timeline.

"We are prepared to organise the election once we receive a clear indication from the government."

He noted that while the commission has made substantial progress in its logistical preparations, it has not yet received official authorisation to set the election schedule. Discussions with the government will be held to finalise the date, although...