, Feb. 12 -- backed alliance candidate and Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nasiruddin Patwary on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the overall voting atmosphere in Dhaka-8 constituency, though he alleged that his supporters were attacked the previous night.

Talking to reporters after visiting the Arambagh High School and College polling centre in the morning, Nasiruddin said the situation remained peaceful.

"So far, the voting environment is good. No untoward incident has occurred since morning," he said.

Patwary, however, alleged that his supporters came under attack on Wednesday night. Expressing optimism about his electoral prospects, Nasiruddin said, "My victory in this constituency would mean Osman Hadi's ...