Election must be held within 15 Feb: CA’s press secy

Chief Adviser’s Press secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Friday that the 13th National Parliament Elections must be held within 15 February of this year.

“We discussed with every political party, and all of them will participate in the election. Interim government has taken all necessary preparation required to hold the election,” he said.

He made the remarks responding to questions of journalists following the inauguration of the inter college football tournament in Magura Government High School on Friday.

The government already appointed new deputy commissioner, superintendent of police, officer in charge and upazilla nirbahi officer in each districts.

Nobody has the power to stop the election. All of the friendly countries have with us, Shafiqul Alam added.

“Minus Four” formula has been circulating in the political atmosphere for few the last few days.

Regarding this, Press Secretary said, “Who are saying about the Minus Four’ formula, they came from the autocratic ally. Who was minused was minused for the crime of murder.”

About the Jatiya Party, the press secretary said our stance on Jatiya Party was very clear, if they take part in the election, it is their own decision. However, history would say that Jatiya Party was an ally of autocratic. All of the mischiefs committed by the Awami League were carried out with the assistance of the Jatiya Party.

Regarding the Victory Day parade of 16 December, he said to arrange the victory parade there was need of preparation, and we could not get prepared within this time.

After 5 August, the Army has been mobilised across the county to maintain law and order of the country. At least 60,000 to 70,000 Army personnel remain on duty.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Abdul Kader, Administrator of Pourasava Imtiaza Hossain, District Sports Officer, BM Sazin Israt and Sports Organizer Barik Nonjam were present in the event.

Nine colleges from four upazills of Magura took part in the tournament organized by Youth and Sports ministry. Final match of this tournament will be held on 12 December.

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