Bangladesh voted in the crucial general elections, marred by sporadic incidents of violence, to elect a new government

Counting is under way in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly 2024 uprising.

DHAKA: Counting began in Bangladesh's pivotal national election on Thursday (Feb 12) after tens of millions of people voted for a new government following the 2024 ouster of long-time premier Sheik

The election in one constituency has been cancelled due to the death of a candidate

The Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements, deploying nearly 1 million security personnel -- the largest-ever in the country's electoral history