Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- International media outlets have described Thursday's parliamentary elections in Bangladesh as largely peaceful and mostly free of violence, as vote counting progressed following the country's first national election since the 2024 mass uprising.

Global coverage framed the election as a significant moment for Bangladesh's democracy, highlighting the calm atmosphere at polling stations despite isolated incidents in a handful of areas.

International news agency The Associated Press reported that Bangladesh held its first election since the 2024 mass protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina's government.

"The balloting was mostly peaceful in a vote seen as a critical test of the country's democracy after years of political tu...