, Dec. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday described the upcoming national election as a historic opportunity to build a new Bangladesh, stressing that this post-uprising election must be made 'memorable' by ensuring it is conducted smoothly, peacefully and fairly.

"We had seen elections before. Any sane person would say that the elections held in the past were not elections but fraud," he said while giving instructions on election preparations to Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) across the country via video conference from the State Guest House Jamuna.

All DCs and Cabinet Division officials were also connected online.

Prof Yunus emphasised that the upcoming polls are far more than routine administrative responsibilitie...