The next parliamentary election will be held in time in a festive atmosphere, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

Partners in the Awami League-led 14-party alliance are pushing the AL for finalising their share of nomination in the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December.

The Election Commission (EC) invites 71 senior journalists for holding a two-day dialogue on August 16 and 17 seeking their opinions and suggestions regarding the 11th parliamentary polls.