Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- As many as 103 complaints over violations of election rules have been registered so far. These range from vandalism of posters, obstructing and attacking rival campaigns and setting up too many election camps in the run up to the elections.

While councillor candidates are the ones who are predominantly trading accusations of irregularity among themselves, over in the mayoral races, such allegations have only been made by the BNP-endorsed candidates.

The ruling Awami League-backed mayoral aspirants have not levelled any accusations of foul play against their rivals despite being on the receiving end of a dozen complaints in Dhaka North and South.

According to election officials, executive magistrates are taking steps a...