Reports on series of violent clashes, boycotts and low voter turnout in the 10th Bangladesh parliamentary election have hit headlines of almost all leading media houses and news agencies in the world. The Associated Press (AP) focused on widespread violence and low voters’ turnout in the polls. It said, “Police in Bangladesh fired at protesters and opposition activists who torched more than 100 polling stations during a national election boycotted by the opposition and described as flawed by the international community. At least 13 people have been killed in election-related violence”.
Aljazeera also focused on widespread violence on the polling day. In its website, Aljazeera reported 16 deaths owing to poll violence, and said thousands of protesters firebombed polling stations and stole ballot papers as deadly violence flared during Sunday’s polls.
“Bangladesh votes in polls hit by opposition boycott, violence”—was the headline of Reuters. It said, “Voters in Bangladesh cast ballots in modest numbers amid heavy security on Sunday election boycotted by the main opposition, marred by deadly violence and shunned by international observers as flawed”.
Reuters reported seven deaths across the country during the election and said, “Voting was halted at more than 100 polling stations were set ablaze ahead of the vote”.
BBC in its website said clashes and boycott have marred Bangladesh election.
-With The Independent input
