'We'll deliver the best election in the country's history'

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today expressed satisfaction over the Election Commission's preparations for the upcoming national election and referendum, assuring that the government will provide all necessary support to ensure a free and fair poll.

Speaking after being briefed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and four other commissioners at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Yunus said, "You [EC] are in the driver's seat for this long-awaited election by the nation. We must reach our desired goal."

He emphasised the interim government's commitment to conducting a free and fair election, adding, "We are moving forward with the commitment that in the first half of February, we will deliver to the nation the best election in the country's history."

CEC Nasir confirmed that preparations are progressing smoothly and that the Election Commission is fully prepared to hold both the national election and the referendum on the same day in February.

Election Commissioners Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Tahmida Ahmad, Anwarul Islam Saker, Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah, and EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed attended the meeting. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman and Chief Adviser's Principal Secretary M Siraj Uddin Mia were also present.