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News India Live, Digital Desk: In the neighboring country Bangladesh, the celebration of democracy during the general elections has been overshadowed by violence. As soon as voting begins, reports of arson, stone pelting and violent clashes are coming from different parts of the country. main opposition party BNP And Jamaat-e-Islami Dozens of people are reported to have been injured in the encounter between the activists and the police. Voting had to be stopped after bombs were thrown at many polling stations.
Bangladesh on fire: arson and bombing at polling stations
Tension is at its peak in major cities like Chittagong and Rajshahi, including the capital Dhaka. Protestors boycotting the elections blocked roads at many places and set government vehicles on fire. According to reports, unidentified assailants targeted the polling stations and attacked them with crude bombs, causing panic among the voters.
Action by security forces, curfew like situation in many areas
In view of the increasing violence, Bangladeshi Security Forces (BGB) and police have taken charge. Police had to fire rubber bullets and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. On the instructions of the Election Commission, additional military contingents have been deployed at sensitive booths. Officials say that strict orders like ‘shoot-at-sight’ can be given against the miscreants so that the voting process can be completed.
Opposition calls for election boycott and ‘total shutdown’
The opposition alliance has termed this election as ‘one-sided’ and has appealed to the public to stay in their homes. BNP leaders allege that the ruling party is rigging and their workers are being targeted. At the same time, Sheikh Hasina government has completely rejected these allegations and said that the opposition is trying to spread anarchy in the country.
The eyes of foreign observers: International human rights organizations and foreign observers have expressed concern over the deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh. This violence may also impact India-Bangladesh relations and regional stability in the coming days.