Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman cast his vote at 8:15am on Thursday at the Monipur High School (Boys’ Branch) polling centre. The Jamaat leader arrived at the polling station around 8 am to participate in the voting process.
According to United News of Bangladesh, voting at the Monipur High School polling centre in the city’s Mirpur 60 Feet area commenced in a calm atmosphere. Voters were observed arriving steadily, forming orderly queues to cast their ballots as the day progressed.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman are expected to cast their votes at the Gulshan Model School and College centre in the capital. This election marks a significant moment for Bangladesh, as citizens head to the polls after a 17-year hiatus for a national election.
The voting process began at 7:30am and is set to continue until 4:30pm without interruption. The election is taking place at 42,659 polling stations across 299 out of 300 constituencies nationwide. The event is being conducted under tight security, with nearly one million security personnel and another one million polling staff ensuring the smooth operation of the election.