Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The Election Commission on Thursday expressed its gratitude to political parties, candidates, law enforcement personnel, government and private officials on election duty, observers, media workers, voters and the people of Bangladesh for their overall cooperation in making the referendum and the 13th national election free, fair, impartial and festive.

In a press release, the commission also urged all concerned to arrange special prayers at mosques after Friday's Juma prayers for the country's peace, prosperity and development.

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It further requested other places of worship to hold special prayers at convenient times for the same purpose.

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