January 6, 2024
Polling stations in Bangladesh burn on election eve, train arson kills 4
DHAKA: Polling stations were set on fire in Bangladesh on the eve of Sunday’s general election, while four people, including two children, were killed in a train fire in what the government described as arson aimed at democratic values. Friday’s fire broke out at around 21:00 (15:00 GMT), injuring eight passengers as it spread across four compartments of the Benapole Express bound for the capital, Dhaka, at a time when the main opposition party is boycotting the election. “The timing of this tragedy, just a day before the elections… shows an absolute intent to obstruct the celebration, safety and security


