Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the possible voter turnout at Barishal City Corporation election was 50%, while in Khulna, it ranged between 42% and 45%.
The chief election commissioner provided these estimations after voting concluded at 4pm Monday in the two city corporations.
During a briefing at the Election Commission (EC) Office, Kazi Habibul Awal mentioned that adequate preparations were made to ensure the prevention of post-poll violence in Barishal and Khulna.
He also noted that the polling in these two southern cities took place amidst festivities and in a free and fair manner, with only a few minor incidents reported.
