, Jan. 8 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday said the 13th parliamentary election will not be a "stage-managed" one like previous polls.

"Unlike before, there will be no staged election this time. A level playing field will be ensured for everyone," he said.

CEC Nasir urges voters to vote fearlessly

The CEC made the remarks after inspecting 10 booths set up at the Election Commission premises in the city's Agargaon area to receive appeal petitions from aggrieved aspirants challenging the decisions of returning officers.

He said the Election Commission believes in justice and fairness. "Everyone will receive fair treatment," the CEC added.

A total of around 300 appeal petitions were filed against decisions...