Bangladesh Polls Marred by Violence, Corruption: Stabbing, Threats, Cash for Votes

• Over 400 incidents of poll-related violence reported between December and February across Bangladesh.
• BNP activists detained in Barisal with 102,000 taka and election slips; army maintains neutrality.
• BNP student wing president Milon Mia stabbed in Bogura; Jamaat leader Dr. Nitya Ranjan Roy threatened Hindu voters in Khulna-5.
• Jamaat leader Md Habib arrested for distributing money in Old Dhaka; sentenced to two days in jail.
• Authorities seized 1.5 million taka from a Krishak Dal leader in Lakshmipur; Jatiya Party leaders fined for cash distribution.