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A transgender candidate in Bangladesh's one-sided election has told AFP she is hopeful of an upset victory that would make her a rare opposition voice in parliament after polls close Sunday.
The opposition leader of the parliament got 81,861 with plough symbol. His nearest rival independent candidate Anwara Islam Rani with eagle symbol got 23,326 votes.
Anwara Islam Rani, who is running as an independent in Rangpur constituency, believes she has the backing to triumph over a former government minister.