'EC working to ensure free, fair elections'

SUNAMGANJ, Aug 15 (BSS): Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain has said the Election Commission (EC) is moving forward with necessary plans to ensure a free fair and credible election in the country.
"The government is set to announce a roadmap for the national elections, which the EC will follow, he said.
He further said the government is maintaining zero tolerance policy against any crime and mob.
The adviser made the remarks while talking to journalists after visiting to the under-construction Shri Shri Advaita Acharya Temple complex in Rajagaon, along the banks of the Jadukata River in Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj district.
Dr Khalid said there is absolutely no scope for communal violence in the name of elections.
"Alongside the government, all security forces are taking necessary preparations to ensure a fair and peaceful election," he added.
He said, "We are here (in power) for a short time. If we had more time, we could have done even more. Soon, we will hand over power to an elected government and return to our regular lives."