News Watch (15-5-2018)

KCC goes to polls today

Khulna City Corporation (KCC) goes to polls today (Tuesday) to elect its new mayor and councillors with the contenders of both the ruling Awami League and BNP claiming to come out successful in the election. Awami League is confident that the government's development and the party's strong unity will determine its victory while BNP thinks people's anti-government sentiment Khaleda Zia's jailing will be the main factors in bringing out its candidates successful. Though the ruling party says there will be a peaceful and fair election, BNP fears widespread vote frauds. — UNB

Local elections in Paschimbanga halt trade thru' Benapole

BENAPOLE, May 14: The export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through Benapole port remained suspended on Monday following the Panchayat elections in West Bengal, India. Trade was suspended at Indian Petrapole on the occasion of the government holiday in West Bengal for election, said Aminul Islam, director (traffic) of Benapole Port. The export-import activities will resume on Tuesday morning. — UNB