Jayeda, Zahangir satisfied with electoral environment, confident about win

Early voting has been peaceful  and the law and order situation is also good, said Zayeda Khatun, an independent mayoral candidate in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.

She made the remark while talking to reporters after casting her vote at Kanaia Government Primary School polling station around 10 am.

There has been no complaint so far against the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), she said adding “I am hopeful about my victory in the  election."

She also urged the voters to cast their votes at the respective polling stations.

Meanwhile, Gazipur City Corporation‍‍`s (GCC) former mayor Zahangir Alam also cast his vote at the same polling station with his mother.

Voting in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election began on Thursday using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in all polling stations in a peaceful manner.

The voting began around 8 am and will continue till 4 pm without any break.

Numerous law enforcement personnel are present around the city, including police, Ansar and village police, the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).