Chuadanga, Jan. 28 -- Breaking away from the usual combative rituals of electioneering, all contenders for Chuadanga-1 constituency came together on a single stage on Wednesday, facing voters directly and pledging accountability, transparency and corruption-free governance.

Three rival candidates -often divided by ideology and party lines-sat side by side, listened to voters' concerns and answered pointed questions.

More strikingly, they went beyond campaign promises, jointly signing a stringent 15-point written pledge committing themselves to clean, people-centric governance if elected.

The event, titled "Face to Face with the People", was organised by Shujan, Chuadanga district unit, at the open stage adjacent to the Water Developmen...