Most political parties are either boycotting or did not field candidates for the upazila elections set to begin in phases from May 8.
The Awami League yesterday instructed its leaders, ministers, and lawmakers not to interfere in the upazila parishad elections and indulge in any activity that could compromise the neutrality of the polls.
The fourth phase of upazila parishad elections yesterday saw sporadic violence and irregularities in a number of places.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday described BNP's announcement of boycotting the upcoming local government polls as “suicidal” for the party.
Most political parties are either boycotting or did not field candidates for the upazila elections set to begin in phases from May 8.
The Awami League yesterday instructed its leaders, ministers, and lawmakers not to interfere in the upazila parishad elections and indulge in any activity that could compromise the neutrality of the polls.
The fourth phase of upazila parishad elections yesterday saw sporadic violence and irregularities in a number of places.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday described BNP's announcement of boycotting the upcoming local government polls as “suicidal” for the party.