Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said there is no longer any doubt about the national election scheduled for February 12, calling recent public events at Purbachal clear proof of the country's readiness for polls.

In a Facebook post from his verified account on Friday, Shafiqul Alam pointed to the massive turnout at the 300 Feet area in the capital, where record numbers of people gathered to welcome BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman, despite the season's most severe cold wave.He described the gathering as a strong sign of people's political engagement and preparation for the upcoming election and referendum.

"The general election and the referendum are now just seven weeks away - 49 days. I never d...