Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the next general election would be held in the first week of January 2024.
"The election will be held in the first week of January 2024," she said at a mass rally in Cox's Bazar.
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The premier also sought vote for boat -- the party's electoral symbol.
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Earlier on September 14, the Election Commission while unveiling its work plan for the 12th general election said they have constitutional obligations to hold the national polls by January 29, 2024.
According to the constitution, a national election must be held within 90 days before the five-year term of the current parliament expires. The 11th parliament began its first sitting on January 30, 2019.
