Patuakhali, Oct 31 (V7N)- Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar has stated that the issue of the referendum has not yet come to the attention of the Election Commission (EC), adding that the interim government will decide on it.

He made the remarks while attending a view-sharing meeting at Patuakhali Circuit House on Friday afternoon.

The commissioner said that, according to the commission's rules, many symbols, including Shapla-Koli, have already been allocated. He also noted that the EC is aware of ongoing agitations by some parties but insisted that there is no obstacle to holding the national elections in February.

Regarding the PR system, he described it as a political issue and refrained from commenting, saying that he is waiting for a political decision.

He added that the election schedule will be officially announced in December.

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