DHAKA: The British high commissioner in Bangladesh Robert W Gibson expressed his concerns over reports of violent incidents that have occurred during the past two weeks of campaigning for city corporation elections in Dhaka and Chittagong.

The British high commission issued a press release regarding the matter on Tuesday.

It said that the high commissioner stressed on the responsibility of all political parties, as well as the law enforcement and election authorities, to ensure that the campaign is conducted without violence or intimidation.

He also looked forward to the electorate having a real democratic choice on April 28, the release added.

BDST: 1340 HRS, APR 21, 2015
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