Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- The interim government on Tuesday ruled out any uncertainty over the February-12 national election, urging the media to scrutinise the motives of individuals spreading confusions about the polls through social media, which it described as part of propaganda.

"There is no uncertainty regarding the election. We are telling you again - the election will be held on February 12, neither a day earlier nor a day later," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

He said the government is hopeful the election will be "free, fair, peaceful and festive" and that voters across the country will turn out in large numbers. "We are expecting a record...