During the second phase, the number of upazilas was 12, from six districtsAbject apathy regarding the upazila polls continues unabated as voters remain indifferent to electing a representative in their respective upazilas. According to Election Commission (EC) sources, during the second phase of upazila elections, Dakshin Surma upazila in Sylhet experienced the lowest voter turnout of 8.63%. According to the Election Commission, the first phase reported voter turnout below 30% in at least seven upazilas in five districts. The main opposition in parliament, the Jatiya party, won two chairman positions, while 38 independent candidates won in their constituencies. The Jatiya Party won one seat, and independent candidates took 38.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 25, 2019 16:18 UTC