Dhaka, Feb 24 (V7N) – The 13th National Parliament election is expected to take place by December this year or, at the latest, by March next year, according to Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government.
He shared this estimate while responding to journalists’ questions during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Monday.
In response to election-related queries, Shafiqul said: "This topic has been discussed multiple times. The chief adviser of the interim government, along with several advisers, has addressed it.
"The chief adviser previously mentioned two possible timelines. If political parties seek minimal reforms, the election will be held by December this year. However, if they prefer that we stay a bit longer, then he (the chief adviser) indicated that it would be in the first half of 2026."
He further said: "But there is a practical issue—starting from April, the country experiences nor'westers and heavy rain. By June, the monsoon season begins, making those three months less suitable for elections. Therefore, we estimate that the election will be held by December or, at the latest, by March."
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