The first phase of the sixth Upazila Parishad (UP) elections in 139 upazilas of 59 districts in the country ended on Wednesday afternoon.
Unpleasant incidents were reported in one or two places, however, no major clashes occurred.
The balloting began at 8am and continued till 4pm on Wednesday (May 8) without any break.
Voter turnout is low in the morning but ‘increases slightly’ as the day progresses.
Now counting is underway.
In first phase, 22 out of 139 upazilas voted by EVM and the rest by ballot. 1,635 people are contesting in this election. Among them, 570 are on the post for chairman, 625 for vice chairman post and 440 are battling for the post of women vice chairman.
In this phase, polling was conducted in 139 upazila parishads of Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Faridpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Cumilla, and Chattogram regions.
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