Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s governing and opposition parties have held separate rallies over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next yearDHAKA, Bangladesh -- Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's governing and opposition parties held separate rallies in the capital on Friday over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year. Zia and Hasina are archrivals and have led the country at different times since 1991. Zia’s party has threatened to boycott the balloting if it is held under Hasina, saying that a credible election is not possible under a political government. Thousands of supporters of Zia’s party gathered Friday in front of party headquarters at Naya Paltan in Dhaka. Zia’s party accuses Hasina of vote rigging in 2018 and says the next election will not be free and fair under her.

Source: ABC News July 28, 2023 17:21 UTC