No US poll observers to Bangladesh

The US government had informed on Monday that it will not be sending any poll observers to the general elections to be held in Bangladesh on January 5.

There had been speculations that the White House might send poll observers to Bangladesh as it did in Nepal. However Jen Psaki, state department spokeswoman had issued a statement informing that the United States will not be deploying any observers. The statement also urges major parties to observe peaceful dialogue and build their efforts towards fair and peaceful elections.

The opposition parties had earlier called for boycott of elections and there had been sporadic violence being reported from across the country.

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