According to them, this strategy led only the supporters of the party’s rival factions to the polling stations to cast their votes on election day, but failed to have an impact on the general public. Many did not visit the centres because it was all but certain that the Awami League would win the race. The voters bdnews24.com interviewed for this report also pointed out a lack of festivity during the campaign and fears of violence after arson attacks on polling stations and buses before the polls.

Source: bd News24 January 15, 2024 12:59 UTC