Bangladesh General Election Set For December 23
Sumaira FH Published November 08, 2018 | 10:19 PM
Bangladesh will hold a national election on December 23 despite bitter wrangling between the government and opposition, authorities announced Thursday.
Dhaka, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Nov, 2018 ) :Bangladesh will hold a national election on December 23 despite bitter wrangling between the government and opposition, authorities announced Thursday.
Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda said in a nationally broadcast speech that all preparations have been made for "fair" polls.
The opposition has expressed fears that the election will not be democratic and has threatened protests.
"Voting will be held on Sunday December 23," Huda said, adding that nominations had to be submitted by November 19.
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