Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for full cooperation from the armed forces, police and all law enforcement agencies to help ensure that the national election-scheduled for the first half of February-is held peacefully and in a spirit of unity and celebration.
"Now is the time for the election," he said. "We are looking forward to it, and we announce the date for the polls in the first half of February. Again, we need the support from our armed forces, from our police, law-enforcing agencies, all types." Yunus emphasised that Bangladesh is transitioning from a historic uprising to a democratic exercise that must be peaceful, inclusive and reflective of the people's aspirations.
He made the remarks while ...