Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The Election Commission (EC), led by AMM Nasir Uddin, is finalising preparations to announce the schedule for the upcoming general election and referendum following a meeting with the president.

The address is scheduled to be recorded at the Election Building on Wednesday afternoon.

Earlier that day, the commission chiefs met with President Md Shahabuddin at noon.

When asked, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said: "The president has been informed about the overall election preparations. The schedule will be announced within 1-2 days. The address will be recorded today."

He said the court directive concerning the Bagerhat constituency would not influence the schedule.

The commissioner said, "I just heard ab...