Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said there is no alternative to election and it would be very dangerous for the nation if anyone thinks of an alternative to an election as he reiterated the government's commitment to February's national election.

"There is no alternative to election. It would be deeply dangerous for the nation if anyone thinks of an alternative to the election," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam quoted Prof Yunus as saying during talks with the top political leaders.

Alam said the Chief Adviser clearly mentioned that the election will be held in a free, fair and festive manner in the first half of February next year as outlined in his recent speech to the nation.

Earlier, Prof ...