BNP boycotts Barishal polls alleging widespread rigging

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has pulled itself out of the Barishal City Corporation election, complaining of widespread rigging by Awami League men.

BNP mayoral candidate Mujibur Rahman Sarwar announced the election boycott at a press conference in Barishal press club around 12:15pm on Monday.

He alleged that the BNP polling agents were blocked from entering the polling stations.

Sarwar also complained that the police were aiding and abetting the AL men. 

Meanwhile, Jatiya Party candidate Iqbal Hossain Taposh requested the returning officer to postpone the voting.