Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- No "evil force" will be able to create unrest in December, says Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

He made the remarks at a press briefing after unveiling the foundation plaque for the construction of the new headquarters of the Ansar-VDP in Dhaka's Tejgaon area.

There has been speculation that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina may return to the country in December.

Without directly referring to the issue, journalists asked the minister about reports of possible instability in December and various statements being made about it.

The home minister said, "You keep talking about December. December is our month of victory. I do not believe that any evil force will be able to create disorder in December."

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