Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Election Commission on Thursday afternoon sat in a views-exchange with top government officials, including secretaries of key ministries, directors general of important agencies and Inspector General of Prisons (IG Prisons) on October 30 next, aiming to conduct the upcoming national election in a free, participatory and fair manner.

The views-exchange and pre-preparatory meeting began at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Election Commission Secretariat, with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin presiding and the Election Commissioners in attendance.

At least 31 senior officials, including the Cabinet Secretary, Senior Secretaries of the Ministries of Home, Public Administration, Shipping and Expatriates'...