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BNP Claims Historic Victory Amid Bangladesh Election Rigging Allegations

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman has declared a "historic victory" in the national parliament election based on preliminary results. Simultaneously, serious allegations of electoral misconduct, including rigging and the use of money to influence voters, have emerged across the country. A Jamaat-e-Islami leader was detained and fined for distributing cash at a polling station. The election day was also marred by violent incidents at several polling booths, resulting in the death of a political leader.

Key Points: BNP Claims Historic Win in Bangladesh Election Amid Rigging Claims

  • BNP claims majority in parliament
  • Allegations of vote rigging and cash distribution
  • Violence leads to a political leader's death
  • Jamaat-e-Islami leader fined for distributing cash
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BNP chairman says party set for 'historic victory' in Bangladesh's national parliament election

BNP chairman declares historic victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election as reports emerge of vote rigging, cash distribution, and violent incidents.

"historic victory - Tarique Rahman"

Dhaka, Feb 13

Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman said that his party is set to secure a "historic victory" in the country's national parliament election, local media reported Friday.

In a separate statement, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi extended greetings and congratulations to the people of the country, hailing the party's victory in securing a majority of seats in the election, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to local media reports, preliminary vote counting results from constituencies across the country show that the BNP has secured more than half of the seats in the national parliament election held on Thursday.

Meanwhile, serious allegations of rigging, use of money to influence voters and violent incidents emerged across several parts of Bangladesh on Thursday as the country held its 13th parliamentary elections, local media reported.

Amid rising electoral misconduct, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Zainal Abedin, was detained and fined for distributing cash during voting in Ranashal village of Gorai Union of Mirzapur Upazila in Tangail District.

The mobile court magistrate and upazila Assistant Commissioner (AC Land), Tarek Aziz, imposed a fine of 3,000 Bangladeshi Taka while confirming the incident.

Violence erupted at several polling booths across Bangladesh on Thursday, leading to the death of a political leader as the voting was underway across the nation, local media reported.

Incidents started unfolding after polling began early morning, reflecting the deteriorating law and order situation and volatile security landscape in Bangladesh.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The report of a leader being fined only 3000 Taka for distributing cash to voters is shocking. That's less than 3000 INR! Such a nominal penalty does nothing to deter electoral malpractice. Democracy deserves better safeguards.
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Priya S
As a neighbour, we want to see a stable and democratic Bangladesh. News of violence and booth capturing is sad. Elections should reflect the people's will, not muscle or money power. My heart goes out to the common citizens there.
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Rohit P
The Chairman declares victory while the counting is still preliminary and reports of rigging are everywhere. Sounds familiar? We've seen this script before in many places. Hope the people's mandate is truly respected. 🙏
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Karthik V
This is a crucial election for Bangladesh's future trajectory. The involvement of Jamaat-e-Islami and the violence reported are worrying signs. India has a vested interest in a peaceful, progressive government next door.
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Michael C
While we must respect Bangladesh's sovereign process, the principles of free & fair elections are universal. The loss of life is tragic. Hope the situation calms down and the result has legitimacy in the eyes of the Bangladeshi public.

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