Bangladesh Election Live: Violence at Polling Centre

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Khaleduz Zaman has alleged serious irregularities at several polling stations during voting. Speaking to reporters, Zaman claimed that officials were sealing ballot papers in separate rooms without the presence of polling agents. He described the situation as disappointing and said he personally witnessed such incidents at multiple locations. Zaman added that while his party had remained hopeful of winning the election, such developments have raised concerns about the fairness of the process. He is contesting the election against BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.

In contrast, former BNP Minister Sarwari Rahman expressed satisfaction with the election arrangements. After casting her vote, she said the process was smooth and well organised. She noted that women voters were participating freely and confidently. Rahman said she felt happy to see what she described as proper elections taking place after many years. She expressed hope that the results would reflect the people’s mandate and that the newly elected parliament would function effectively.

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Meanwhile, violence disrupted voting in Gopalganj Sadar after miscreants threw a crude bomb at the Reshma International School polling centre around 9:30 am. The explosion injured three people, including two Ansar members — Sukontha Majumdar and Jamal Hossain — and a 14-year-old girl, Amena Khanum. Authorities provided primary medical treatment to the injured at a nearby clinic.

Police Tighten Security After Bomb Attack Disrupts Peaceful Voting

Sub-Inspector Jahidul Islam said voting had been proceeding peacefully before attackers hurled the bomb from across a canal near the centre. The blast damaged the polling station’s main gate. Police collected evidence from the scene and deployed additional security forces to restore order and ensure continued voting.

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