The Election Commission is set to declare the date and particulars of the 12th general election on Wednesday evening. In 2014, the BNP and like-minded parties boycotted the 10th general election over similar demands. The United States has called on the major political parties of the country to settle conflicts with “unconditional” discussions, but such talks have yet to start. Several political parties have called on the Election Commission to suspend the announcement of the election schedule amid such political unrest. The CEC and four election commissioners met with the president on Nov 9 to apprise him about the state of preparations for the election.

Source: bd News24 November 15, 2023 10:49 UTC