Voters in six out of 299 constituencies casted votes using the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), instead of traditional ballots, in Sunday's national election.
Dhaka-6 was one of the constituencies where EVMs were used. It saw an impressive turnout and many voters said balloting had been hassle-free thanks to the new system, reports UNB.
Voters arrived in large numbers in centres across Najirabajar, Jatrabari and other areas since morning. Jaber, a first-time voter from Alauddin Road area, was elated.
"It is so simple," he said. "I cast my vote by pressing only two buttons."
Most of the centres finished voting shortly after midday.
Balloting had been peaceful in Central Veterinary Hospital centre in Najirabajar, said Presiding Officer Jahir Uddin Muhammad Babul.
Nearly 5,000 voters cast their votes. "The turnout met our expectations," Babul said, adding that polling officials had assisted voters unfamiliar with the EVM system.
However, polling agents of only ruling Awami League and Jatiya Party were seen at some centres. But no untoward incident was reported.
Eleven candidates are vying for Dhaka-6. As many as 2,69,276 voters were expected to exercise their franchise.
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