Second poll possible PM

DHAKA The Bangladesh Prime Minister, Ms Begum Khaleda Zia, facing an increasing strident boycott of tomorrow's general election…

DHAKA The Bangladesh Prime Minister, Ms Begum Khaleda Zia, facing an increasing strident boycott of tomorrow's general election, yesterday held out the possibility of a second round of polls.

Speaking in the Bangladeshi capital, she said she could continue as leader even if there was a small voter turn out on February 15th.

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