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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47232, member: 636"] A senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader believes the country will hold national elections next February. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told reporters he sees no signs that voting will face delays. The BNP Standing Committee member spoke at party headquarters during a Sunday press conference. He answered questions about demands from Islamic groups who want local elections before national voting. Chowdhury said election preparations continue across Bangladesh. The Election Commission has started making arrangements for the February vote. Political parties throughout the nation are getting ready for the upcoming contest. Chowdhury said everything moves forward according to plan. He believes people should not create unnecessary doubts about the election schedule. The BNP official noted that different political groups naturally disagree on various issues. Chowdhry addressed concerns about sexual assault cases happening across different regions. Many victims do not report these crimes to authorities. The government must become more alert and capable of handling such problems. He criticized people who try to use these incidents for political advantage. Such attempts to gain electoral benefits will fail. The BNP leader discussed relationships between Bangladesh and India during the briefing. Both countries should maintain good ties based on mutual respect. Nations must protect each other's interests and avoid interfering in domestic affairs. These principles will help strengthen cooperation between the neighboring countries. Chowdhury met earlier with Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh before speaking to reporters. [/QUOTE]

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