, Aug. 23 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said elections under the proportional representation (PR) system are not possible unless the law is amended, as the Constitution does not allow it.

"Debate is going on among political parties over this matter. I don't want to join it. If the law is changed, then it will be possible," he said at a views-exchange meeting with election officials of Rajshahi region at the Regional Public Administration Training Centre.

The CEC said the Election Commission cannot go beyond the Constitution, he added.

Nasir Uddin said preparations are underway to hold the next parliamentary elections before Ramadan in February and those dreaming of capturing ballot boxes will be disap...