Voters must be given chance for choice: EU

The European Union (EU) has said voters in Bangladesh must be given the opportunity to express freely their democratic choice. "In the run-up to the vote for the mayoral elections in Dhaka and Chittagong, all sides must refrain from any actions that could spark further violence in Bangladesh," said the EU Spokesperson in a statement on Saturday. It said they look to political leaders to create favourable conditions for peaceful, inclusive, transparent and credible elections to take place.     — UNB