Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed optimism that the country’s 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in the first half of February. He made the remarks during a meeting with German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The discussion covered post-verdict public reactions to Sheikh Hasina’s trial, election preparations, prisoner extradition, cybercrime, and overall law and order. The adviser emphasized that the Election Commission will determine the exact date, but law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure security. He assured that the law and order situation remains stable, with only minor isolated incidents reported. Chowdhury also noted that crime levels are under control and citizens now enjoy greater freedom of expression compared to the previous 15 years. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany.