5th phase UP polls: Voting underway
The fifth phase of union parishad (UP) election began in 708 unions across the country this morning.
In Jhenaidah, voting began in 20 unions under Shailakupa and Harinakundo upazilas amid increased security.
Executive magistrates and members of police, Rapid Action Battalion, Border Guard Bangladesh were overseeing the law and order situation around the centres, our local correspondent reports from the spot.
In Ashuganj and Brahmanbaria sadar upazilas, voting started in 18 unions, reports our Brahmanbaria correspondent.
In Natore, voters were seen arriving to cast votes at the centre of Mirzapur Digha Government Primary School in Naldanga upazila, our local correspondent reports from the spot.
In Sunamganj, hundreds of voters were waiting in line to exercise their rights outside Datiapara Govt Primary School under Bangshikunda Dakshin Union Parishad of Madhyanagar upazila, reports our Sylhet correspondent.
In Noakhali, voting is underway in 19 unions, including 10 in Sonaimuri upazila, eight in Chatkhil upazila, and one in Begumganj upazila, our local correspondent reports.
In 26 unions across Jashore Sadar and Keshabpur upazilas, voting has begun amid tight security. Law enforcement agencies are taking extra precautions to ensure that the voting process runs smoothly in 15 unions of Sadar upazila and 11 unions of Keshabpur upazila, reports our Benapole correspondent.
In Gaibandha, hundreds of voters were waiting in line to exercise their rights outside Gumaniganj Govt Primary School under Kamardah Union Parishad of Gobindaganj upazila, reports our Bogura correspondent.
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