Female voters throng at polling stations in Bogura

Women's participation has been seen in high numbers since the morning of the 13th National Parliament Elections and Referendum in Bogura.

However, the number of male voters is also increasing as the day progresses.

Voting began today (February 12) at 7:30am and will continue until 4:30 pm. Voting is being held at 983 polling stations in seven parliamentary constituencies of Bogura. The total number of voters in the district is 2,981,982.

Voters present at the polling stations said that they are exercising their voting rights smoothly so far. No one is creating obstacles or pressure. Voting is being held in a peaceful atmosphere.

At least 20 Awami League supporters from Bogura-6 (Sadar) and Bogura-7 (Shajahanpur-Gabatoli) constituencies said they would not vote as the boat symbol was not on the ballot. The election will not be acceptable if the country's major political party (Awami League) is left out.

A visit to Thanthania Model Government Primary School in Bogura-6 constituency and Phultala Government Primary School in Bogura-7 constituency showed a high number of female voters at the centers. They are voting in a festive atmosphere. In addition, at least ten other centers in these two constituencies, a high number of women are seen.

Md. Waliul Islam, the presiding officer of Thanthania Model Government Primary School, told Views Bangladesh that 386 votes had been cast in his center till 8:30 am. More ballots have been cast now, but they have not been counted.