"Violence Escalates in Bangladesh as Polling Stations and Train Burned on Election Eve"

In Bangladesh, at least 14 polling stations were set ablaze a day before the national elections, amidst a series of violent incidents including a train fire that resulted in four deaths. The opposition, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is boycotting the election, alleging that the ruling Awami League is seeking to maintain power through a rigged process. The BNP has called for a nationwide strike, while the government accuses them of creating a climate of fear. The UN has expressed concern over the oppressive conditions surrounding the election.