, Oct. 31 -- Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarker has assured that the Election Commission was taking all necessary preparations to hold a free and fair national election in February.

Speaking at a view-exchange meeting with journalists at Patuakhali Circuit House, he said, "We are neutral and moving forward to offer a free, fair election."

Regarding the preparedness of the election, he said they face no obstruction to taking the steps necessary for holding a free election.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....