Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed that the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in the first half of February, as declared by the Chief Adviser. His comments came amid controversy after the NCP was denied its lotus symbol. While some NCP leaders threatened to escalate political protests, Alam dismissed concerns: “What statements political leaders make is not our issue. The fact is—elections will take place in early February, and no conspiracy can prevent them.”