Bangladesh authorities have launched a crackdown on corruption, seizing large sums of money from different locations across six districts. According to media reports, a top official of the Jamaat-e-Islami was arrested at Dhaka airport during the crackdown, and 74 million Taka was found in his possession. The arrest is part of the ongoing efforts to curb vote buying and financial irregularities ahead of the parliamentary elections.
The elections, which began at 3 pm on Sunday, will continue until 9 pm in 299 constituencies across Bangladesh. Despite the crackdown, opposition parties have accused the ruling party of trying to influence the outcome of the elections.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has also accused the ruling party of trying to manipulate the elections. In a statement, the party said that 15 million Taka was found in a car carrying the party’s election campaign materials.
To prevent vote buying and financial irregularities, the Bangladesh Bank has imposed a ban on transferring more than 1,000 Taka between February 9 and 12. The move is part of the bank’s efforts to maintain the integrity of the elections.
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power, has called on her supporters to exercise their right to vote. In a post on social media, she said that she was confident that the people of Bangladesh would make the right choice.
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