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Many officers patrolling Dhaka switched to new outfits but others are yet to receive their sets.

The main parties released manifestoes that promised to fulfill the students’ dreams of a more democratic and equitable Bangladesh.

The B.N.P. did not participate.

Many Bangladeshis see this as a chance to build an inclusive democracy.

Young voters hoped the results would help steer the country in a new direction.

More than 50 political parties put up candidates.

Of 2028 candidates only 81 are women including independents

The government insisted on the change to save the environment.

Voting is a joyful thing Rashid Ahmed said.

For days large campaign posters on fabric dotted the streets.

Political parties campaigned furiously until two days before the election visiting homes late at night.

For some Bangladeshis their presence is an unsettling reminder.

The mood in the country was festive with people gathering for the election.

The government declared a two-day national holiday so schools colleges and other institutions closed.

The streets of Dhaka began to empty this week as many Bangladeshis returned to their home districts to vote.

At Kamalapur Railway Station trains were so packed that some passengers sat on the roof.

July Charter calls for at least 10 percent of candidates nominated to Upper House to be women sets road map for women's representation in Lower House going from 5 percent to 33 percent over several elections

July Charter could have provided foundation but in current form it is already shaky

One of most important proposals would increase women's participation in politics

Tanjina Tammim Hapsa wants to change the system and structure