The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the next national election would be held between December this year and June 2025, and the government wants it to be the most free, fair, and acceptable election in history.

National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam said the interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety, and holding a general election this year will be difficult.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people can decide who should look after them for the next five years.

The adviser stresses the need for reforms for which people came out and ousted 'fascist' Awami League government

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

After the stunning fall of an autocratic regime camouflaged in democratic garb, we now have a precious opportunity to reclaim our rights as a people.

What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.

The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.

Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.

Chief Election Commission Kazi Habibul Awal today said the commission is satisfied about the atmosphere of zilla parishad elections as "no irregularities and violence were reported from anywhere".

The United States expresses disappointment over reported irregularities and intimidation in Tuesday's Khulna City Corporation elections but congratulated all the parties on making the elections inclusive.