Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Economist Mahbub Ullah on Wednesday expressed optimism that Bangladesh's will be participatory and credible ones, saying there is no reason for voter turnout to fall below 60 percent if the overall situation remains stable.

"I think the voter turnout in this election will not be less than 60 percent; it may even be higher. Although it is often said that the 87 percent turnout in 2008 was the highest in Bangladesh's history, that election was controversial. I hope there will be no such criticism about the upcoming election," he said.

Mahbub Ullah was speaking at a discussion on the national election held at city a hotel, organised by the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies (FSDS).

He said there is concern ...