Reiterating that the national election must be held within the first half of February next year, chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that no force on earth could obstruct it.
鈥楾he government is taking all necessary preparations to ensure a free, fair, and festive election,鈥� he said at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the city.
Replying to a question about the law and order situation, the press secretary said that since August 5, 2024, nearly 1,600 protests and demonstrations had taken place across the country, averaging four per day. Of them, about 600 were related to the ministry of education.
He noted that after years of repression, people鈥檚 expectations were then being expressed in a democratic environment through different demands.
鈥楾he government and law enforcement agencies are handling these situations with patience and tolerance,鈥� Shafiqul Alam said.
On the finalisation of the July Charter, the press secretary said that consensus was reached on most of the issues during the discussions of the National Consensus Commission.
鈥楾he political parties showed their patience and maturity in this regard,鈥� he said, hoping that the July Charter would be finalised on time.
Responding to a question about the Rajbari incident at Nurul Pagla鈥檚 shrine, the press secretary said that there was no negligence on the part of the local administration or law enforcement agencies.
The administration had earlier held several meetings with the local 鈥業man O Aqida Rokkha Committee鈥� and granted permission for peaceful demonstrations, he said, adding that the group, however, became unruly, leading to the 鈥榲ile incident鈥� later.
Shafiqul informed that seven people were arrested after analysing video footage, and the investigation was ongoing. 鈥楨veryone found involved in this incident will be brought under the law.鈥�
Deputy press secretaries to the chief adviser Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Apurba Jahangir were present.
