, April 9 -- Opposition lawmakers on Thursday came down heavily on the ruling party stating allegations of widespread irregularities marred the by-elections in Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies.

The opposition leaders accused the ruling party administration of vote rigging and violent intimidation.

The parliamentary session on Thursday evening turned heated as members of the treasury and opposition benches traded barbs over the conduct of the polls.

Opposition NCP MP elected from Noakhali-6 Abdul Hannan Masud launched the scathing attack on the election process, alleging that opposition polling agents were forcibly removed from centers and physically assaulted.

He further claimed that minors were seen standing in lines to cast vot...