Deadly elections in Bangladesh

The crisis thickens in Bangladesh, eighth most populous country in the world, after a ballot boycotted by the opposition, marked by stiff protests and a violent police repression.

At least 21 people died in riots during the legislation won by the ruling party that had no rivals in more than 150 constituencies.

Only in the capital Dhaka, the participation was not in addition to the 21 percent.

"I read the papers and I note that there was a massive fraud in Dhaka and that lots of people were killed. for me, this is not acceptable ". said a resident of Dhaka.

Who also does not accept what is said to be the lack of government dialogue is the opposition who have called for strikes, at least until Wednesday.

The police employed means hard, like rubber bullets to contain the wave of riots. Several ballot boxes were destroyed by mobs in fury, disbelievers in the electoral process.

The Government is adamant and vowed to "eliminate any militantismo", the priority is, stated the Minister for the environment, "form a Government and stem the violence".

The opposition leader is under house arrest for a week.

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