Voting in 4th phase upazila polls underway

The fourth phase of the upazila parishad elections is underway in 60 upazilas across the country.

Voting began at 8:00am. It will continue until 4:00pm on Wednesday (June 4).

A total of 721 candidates are in the electoral race against 180 posts of 60 Upazila Parishads.

The candidates include 251 chairman contenders, 265 vice chairman and 205 women (reserved) vice chairman contestants.

The government has declared a general holiday today in these upazilas on the occasion of voting.