CEC to address the nation Thursday evening

The chief election commissioner, KM Nurul Huda, will address the nation through Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar at 7:00pm Thursday.

The commission on Wednesday sent a letter to the two state-run broadcasters to take necessary steps in this regard.

Election Commission officials said Nurul Huda will announce the schedule to 11th Jatiya Sangsad election in the address.

Besides, a 16-member delegation of ruling Awami League led by prime minister’s adviser HT Imam met the chief election commissioner in the afternoon. The meeting is on till filing of this report at 4:15pm.

Earlier on the day, a team of Jatiya Party led by its chairman HM Ershad met the CEC.

Ershad laid stress on announcing election schedule on Thursday and it cannot be deferred, said the party secretary general Ruhul Amin Howledar.

News Courtesy: www.newagebd.net