The returning officer cancelled voting at a polling centre in Narsingdi-4 (Monohardi-Belabo) over allegations of irregularities.

The presiding officer cancelled voting at Ibrahimpur Government Primary School centre in Sallabad Union of Belabo Upazila shortly after the voting began at 8am on Sunday (January 7).

Assistant Returning Officer of Belabo Upazila Matiur Rahman confirmed the matter to journalists.

He said voting was cancelled following allegations of ballot-stuffing.

Voting in Bangladesh’s 12th general election began across the country this morning (January 7) amid the urge from the ruling Awami League to enhance voters’ presence while the opposition political parties calls to boycott voting.

The voting began at 8:00am on Sunday and will continue until 4:00pm without any break.

BDST: 1035 HRS, JAN 07, 2024
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