The leader of Bangladesh's opposition alliance called Sunday's general election "farcical," saying any outcome would be rejected and demanding that a new election be held under the authority of a "nonpartisan government." The election campaign was marred by allegations from the opposition of arrests and jailing of thousands of opponents of Hasina. Opposition leader Kamal Hossain said a few hours after voting ended that about 100 candidates from the alliance had withdrawn from their races during the day. "We call upon the Election Commission to declare this election void and demand a fresh election under a nonpartisan government," Hossain told reporters at a media briefing that was broadcast live. In the run-up to the election, activists from both the ruling party and the opposition complained of attacks on supporters and candidates.

Source: ABC News December 30, 2018 02:21 UTC