Shariatpur, Dec. 12 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday said that no force on earth can obstruct or prevent the upcoming national election, reiterating that the government wants to make it participatory, festive and competitive.

Speaking to journalists after visiting Sureshwar Darbar Sharif in Naria upazila of Shariatpur, he said the 'fallen autocratic quarters' may try but they will not succeed in derailing the electoral process.

He said the people of Bangladesh have not had a proper election during the past 15 and a half years under the 'ousted Hasina government.' Citizens are now eagerly waiting for a good election.

"The main objective of the government and the Election Commission is to offer the nation a free...