Bhola, Jan. 3 -- BNP Standing Committee member and Bhola-3 parliamentary candidate Major (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed on Saturday expressed optimism that the current government and the Election Commission would ensure a fair, transparent and credible election slated for February 12, 2026.

Speaking to reporters after scrutiny of nomination papers at the office of the Bhola Returning Officer, Hafizuddin said that people have regained hope following recent political changes and are looking forward to exercising their voting rights freely.

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