Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday reiterated government's position, mentioning that Bangladesh Awami League will not be able to participate in the next national election scheduled for February 12.

"Regarding Awami League, our position is clear," he said, adding that AL activities and its registration as a political party are suspended.

For this reason, Alam told reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, the AL will not be able to participate in the upcoming election.

The Press Secretary made the remarks when his attention was drawn regarding the letter written to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus by five US lawmakers on the importance of "inclusive, free and fair elections" on December 23.

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