Amid street protests by the opposition BNP and its allies, the Election Commission has announced the schedule of the 12th parliamentary polls, with the voting slated for Jan 7, 2024. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal made the announcement in an address to the nation broadcast on TV and radio on Wednesday evening. Party leaders said they will not allow any elections in Bangladesh with the Awami League in power. The opposition party has been enforcing transport blockades marked by arson attacks targeting buses for over two weeks despite arrests of its central and local leaders over violence. Meanwhile, the ruling party has prepared for celebratory marches to mark the announcement of the schedule.

Source: bd News24 November 15, 2023 19:40 UTC