Desk News || Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed optimism that the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in the first half of February.He expressed this optimism when German Ambassador to Bangladesh Rudiger Lotz came to meet him in his office at the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat on Tuesday (November 18) afternoon.Welcoming the German ambassador, the advisor said that Germany and Bangladesh are tested friends. He expressed optimism that bilateral relations will further strengthen in the near future.When the ambassador asked about the date and time of the election and overall preparations, the advisor said, I hope the election will be held on time. However, it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to determine the specific day and date.He said, whatever date the Election Commission determines for the national election, our law enforcement agencies are fully prepared.When the ambassador asked about the situation after Sheikh Hasina's verdict, the advisor said that the law and order situation is normal. The situation is calm except for some minor isolated incidents. If anyone tries to disrupt law and order, strict action will be taken.Regarding the crime rate, the Home Advisor said, crime is not increasing. It is under control. People are now able to express their opinions freely. Which they could not do during the last 15 years of the fascist Sheikh Hasina's rule.Additional Secretary (Political) of the Ministry of Home Affairs Khandaker Md. Mahabubur Rahman and Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy Anja Kersten were present in the meeting.