Bangladesh votes: Jamaat-e-Islami files complaints over results in 32 constituencies
Bangladesh's Islamist-led coalition has filed complaints with the Election Commission, challenging results in 32 constituencies following the polls on Feb 12. Officials of Jamaat-e-Islami allege irregularities, including vote fraud, bribery and intimidation, despite conceding defeat and pledging to serve as a peaceful opposition. The election delivered a victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh's Islamist-led coalition has filed complaints with the Election Commission, challenging results in 32 constituencies following the polls on Feb 12. Officials of Jamaat-e-Islami allege irregularities, including vote fraud, bribery and intimidation, despite conceding defeat and pledging to serve as a peaceful opposition. The election delivered a victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman.