Polls to elect Dhaka University registered graduates’ representatives begin

Registered graduates of Dhaka University are voting to elect their representatives in the Senate. Balloting took place at 28 centres outside Dhaka on Saturday. Next phases of voting will be held on January 13, January 16 and January 20. Around 44,700 registered graduates are expected to cast votes to elect 25 representatives. Voting will be held at centres outside the capital on January 13 and January 16. Voters in Dhaka will exercise their franchise on January 20. Final results will be announced on January 21. Pro-Awami League Ganatantrik Oikya Parishad, Pro-BNP Jatiyatabadi Parishad are vying for all the seats, while left-leaning Pragati Parishad is competing for 15 seats.