Voter turnout could reach up to 40 percent each in the Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporation elections, Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana said today.

"If the BNP had participated in the elections, they would have gained insight into the public opinion regarding their support"

Hours after three crude bombs exploded at a Chhatra Dal rally in Rajshahi city, visiting Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury says the law and order situation in Rajshahi is normal.