, Nov. 25 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said his party is hopeful that the upcoming national election will be held smoothly in February next year.

"We are hopeful that the election will be held in early or mid-February 2026 without any hassle. We are very optimistic about this," he said while speaking at a meeting with lawyers at the Thakurgaon District Lawyers' Association hall.

He said Bangladesh is now moving forward on the path of democracy following the fall of the Awami League government last year.

"The caretaker government has already announced a possible schedule for the election, and most political parties have declared their candidates. The election atmosphere has already started across the c...