Dhaka: Expressing satisfaction over the steps taken so far as part of election-centric preparations, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said the next one week would be very crucial as the national election and referendum are scheduled to take place on February 12.

We are satisfied. We are very happy,' Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters quoting the chief adviser as saying at a high-profile meeting on the election preparation held at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Muhammad Yunus said the main challenge is to make the voting 'perfect' and described the next week as 'very crucial

The chief adviser expressed satisfaction over election campaigning across the country that is taking place in a 'peaceful and cordial atmosphere'.

He sees such a smooth campaign as a positive sign for the country's political culture and hopes that the election will be festive and safe, where people, including women, will join with the whole family.

The meeting, chaired by the chief adviser, reviewed overall preparations, security deployment and challenges.