Barishal, Oct. 18 -- The schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election will be announced in the first week of December, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said on Saturday.

"The Election Commission is committed to ensuring a free, fair and impartial election, overcoming all kinds of challenges," the CEC told reporters following two separate meetings in the district town.

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Of the two meetings, one was with the election officials of the Barishal division at the Regional Election Office in the morning, and the other with police and administrative officials at the Barishal Circuit House in the afternoon.

Reaffirming the Commission's pledge, Nasir ...