Voting in the Thakurgaon-1 by-election began simultaneously at the seat’s 185 centres at 8am on Thursday, 29 October, and will continue until 4pm.
Voters were seen at various centres from the morning. In some places long queues formed before voting began.
According to the election office, the seat’s three upazilas have 185 polling centres: 113 in Thakurgaon Sadar, 33 in the newly formed Ruhia upazila and 39 in Bhulli.
The Election Commission and the district administration completed all preparations on Wednesday. Ballot papers, ballot boxes and all other election materials were delivered safely to each of the 185 centres.
District election and returning officer Md Kamrul Islam said voting started at 8am and would continue until 4pm. All preparations had been made for a free and fair election, he said. Enough law enforcement personnel are deployed at every centre, with striking and reserve forces on standby.
CCTV cameras have also been installed at every polling centre to ensure a free, fair and impartial vote. Officials expect turnout to rise as the day goes on.
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