While the Election Commission prepares to hold national elections in January, interference from foreigners was 'unfortunate but a reality', the CEC said. There was no alternative to a free, fair and acceptable election to secure the future of the nation, Awal said. They claimed the upcoming election would be 'one-sided' and the election schedule should be scrapped. "They [foreigners] have a sole demand that we ensure the upcoming election is free, fair, and credible. The commission pledged to hold a free, fair, neutral and credible election."

Source: bd News24 November 27, 2023 18:08 UTC