Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said there is no scope for any internal or external force to disrupt the national election.

"The countrymen will enjoy a peaceful, free, fair, and inclusive election. A festive atmosphere is expected to be created across the country centring the nationwide voting," he told reporters before laying the foundation stone of a new building at Kushiara High School in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla.

Shafiqul said some isolated attempts to create panic among the public through sabotage are being noticed ahead of November 13. Several incidents of arson attacks on transports have already taken place in different parts of the capital, he added.

He said a transport worker was killed in these incidents. Law enforcement agencies are investigating each incident seriously, working to identify those responsible, and take legal action, he added.

Alleging that Awami League is trying to sabotage the election, the press secretary said, "This fascist political party is proving that their addiction is terrorist activities by inciting arson in the country. However, the national election will be held in the first half of February, and no domestic or foreign force will be able to halt the election."

Shafiqul said there may be differences among political parties, but everyone is preparing for the election. BNP has already announced candidates for 237 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami is also fielding candidates of its own, he added.

Despite the differences, he said, everyone wants a festive and participatory election.

Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majunder and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Jamal Hossain, among others, were present at the event.