He also said there will be another round of dialogue with political parties after receiving the report from the reform commission. If political parties do not demand substantial reforms, the government is expected to hold elections by the end of the year. The following day, Advisor Mahfuj Alam said the government would consult political parties to determine the path forward. He added that after receiving the reform commission's reports, the date for the elections would be determined after consulting all political parties. On that day, the chief election commissioner said: "We have started working for the national election from the very first day.

Source: bd News24 January 11, 2025 22:40 UTC