Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- On the eve of the parliamentary election, allegations have surfaced in Lakshmipur that money was distributed to buy votes on behalf of candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami.

In Lakshmipur-3, rival complaints were lodged by the camps of "Weighing Scale" and "Sheaf of Paddy" candidates on Wednesday.

Both sides seek the intervention of the returning officer and other election authorities.

However, as of Wednesday afternoon, no written complaint had been received, said Lakshmipur-3 Assistant Returning Officer Cathoipru Marma.

Earlier in the day, Jamaat candidate Rezaul Karim, also secretary of Jamaat's Dhaka North city unit, held an emergency press conference at the Lakshmipur Press Club. ...