"We always want a free, fair and neutral election as it is the vital process of power handover in democratic process," Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mir Nasir Hossain said in a reaction yesterday.

The FBCCI boss found it a very significant decision, as according to him an election without all-party participation would not be meaningful.

He also hoped all parties will accept the election results.

Welcoming the decision, President of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Latifur Rahman said it is a good news that all parties are participating in the election.

"Uncertainty in holding of an acceptable election will disappear now due to the decision," felt the MCCI president.

Echoing Latifur, International Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Bangladesh (ICC-B) President Mahbubur Rahman said, "We are very happy because we want a neutral, free and fair election."