Voter turnout at 17% in first four hours of upazila polls: EC
The first phase saw a 36.1% turnout in 139 upazilas. The third phase will include 111 upazilas on 29 May, and the fourth phase will cover 55 upazilas on 5 June.
The Election Commission (EC) reported a voter turnout of approximately 17% within the first four hours of the second phase of upazila elections.
Polling began at 8am across 13,155 voting centres in 156 upazilas, and by 12pm, data from 10,000 centres showed that about 16.94% of eligible voters had cast their ballots, EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam told TBS.
The EC secretary said the voting process has been largely peaceful with no major incidents reported.
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"We have received information about only 18 minor incidents. Among them, one individual was stabbed during a clash between supporters of two candidates and was taken to the hospital. He is now in stable condition," said Jahangir Alam.
"A voter suffered a stroke while standing in line and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Additionally, in Rajshahi, an Ansar member suffered a stroke and passed away at the polling centre", he added.
"We expect the voting process to be completed smoothly by 4pm," said the EC secretary.
Bangladesh has a total of 495 upazilas, with the EC planning to complete the elections in four phases. The first phase saw a 36.1% turnout in 139 upazilas. The third phase will include 111 Upazilas on 29 May, and the fourth phase will cover 55 upazilas on 5 June.
