Barishal, Sept. 13 -- Shipping Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain reaffirmed on Saturday that the national election in Bangladesh will be held in February without any doubt.

"The election will be held in time and there is no confusion about it. Even within the Council of Advisers, there is no doubt. The Election Commission will conduct the polls, and we will have no role in it," he told reporters after inspecting several development projects in Barishal.

He expressed the hope that those elected would lead the country in a democratic way.

During the visit, the adviser inspected canal restoration, port road and passenger terminal projects, expressing satisfaction over their progress.

He also announced a new paddle boat service for passengers fr...