5 Controversial Bangladeshi poll officials resign
Dhaka, Jan 31: Five senior officials at Bangladesh's election commission resigned today, a spokesman at the presidential palace said.
The departure of the five, whose removal was a key demand of one of the country's main political groupings, raised hopes that the political crisis that has gripped the country for months could soon be resolved.
REUTERS
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Story first published: Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 19:42 [IST]