Dhaka, March 20 -- President of Gono Odhikar Parishad Nurul Haq Nur on Thursday hoped the next national election, likely to be held in December, will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh's national journey.

He also expressed his hope that the election will be "free, fair, inclusive, and representative of the people's will."

"In just few months' time, Bangladesh will stand at a critical crossroads with its upcoming general election widely expected to be held in December 2025," Nur said while speaking at an iftar hosted by his party at a city hotel.

Gono Odhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan, among others, spoke at the event attended by political leaders, diplomats stationed in Dhaka, civil society members and senio...