Political analyst Badiul Alam Majumdar has said a free and fair election cannot take place unless the government allows it. “By February, an election is essential for the sake of the country,” he stated. “If a level playing field is not ensured, the polls will be biased. Another controversial election would push the country toward an uncertain future.” Majumdar added that reforms are necessary, since repeating past methods will only reproduce disputed results. He stressed that political parties, field administration, and law enforcement must play their roles properly, as the Election Commission alone cannot guarantee fairness.