Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Inside a high-rise lift in Mohakhali, a private sector employee told his colleagues he would travel to his village just to cast his vote, saying he was getting the chance to vote "after many years".

One quipped: "What if you find your vote already cast?"

Nur Hossain from Rangpur, however, does not share such fears this time.

Though originally from Dimla in Nilphamari, he now lives in Rangpur city.

Asked about the situation on the ground, Nur told bdnews24.com: "I do not see much risk of political violence in Rangpur city. There is a clear election atmosphere among people.

Campaigning ends Tuesday morning, with parties racing through leaflets, loudspeakers and door to door canvassing.

Candidates themselves are touri...