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Published: 28 Dec 2020 11:36 AM BdST
Updated: 28 Dec 2020 11:36 AM BdST
The first phase of voting in 24 municipalities across the country has begun amid the coronavirus pandemic. );
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Ballots are being cast using electronic voting machines. The voting will continue until 4 pm amid concerns about voter turnout due to the virus outbreak.
Although two people were killed in election violence in Kushtia two days ago, Ashok Kumar Debnath, additional secretary to the Election Commission, hoped the situation would remain calm during the polls. The atmosphere is peaceful and the election situation is good. I hope it continues during the polls,” Ashok said on Sunday.