Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- 12 national election is expected to be one of the most closely watched polls globally this year, with international media monitoring not only the results but also the conduct of the electoral process, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said.

In a Facebook post, Shafiqur Rahman said global attention is focused on whether the election will be held in a free, fair and credible manner.

Outlining his vision for the country's political culture, he said he wants a Bangladesh where political debate is driven by policies and ideas, rather than muscle power, and where voters are able to exercise their franchise without fear or pressure.

The Jamaat Ameer said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is no longer a marginal political...