(Meanwhile) Violence and accusations of voter fraud has also struck general elections in Bangladesh.
At least 17 people have been killed in clashes across the country between ruling party supporters and the opposition.
Bangladeshis were voting Sunday on whether to give Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a third consecutive term.
The election has been marred by allegations of human rights abuses by her government and vote-rigging.
There have been reports of ballot boxes being filled before polls opened.
Bangladesh's opposition condemned what it called a "farcical" election and demanded a new vote.
The governing party accused the opposition of peddling false claims.
At least 17 people have been killed in clashes across the country between ruling party supporters and the opposition.
Bangladeshis were voting Sunday on whether to give Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a third consecutive term.
The election has been marred by allegations of human rights abuses by her government and vote-rigging.
There have been reports of ballot boxes being filled before polls opened.
Bangladesh's opposition condemned what it called a "farcical" election and demanded a new vote.
The governing party accused the opposition of peddling false claims.
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