, Oct. 29 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday warned that the upcoming 13th parliamentary election would face challenges as many forces from home and abroad would act to thwart the polls.

"Many forces from inside and outside the country will work to spoil the election. Many powerful forces, not minor ones, will attempt to thwart the election. Sudden attacks may come. This election will be challenging. No matter how many obstacles come our way, we must overcome them," Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam quoted him as saying at a high-level meeting.

The high-level meeting on election preparations, presided over by the Chief Adviser, was held at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city.

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