An assistant presiding officer of the Comilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency has been withdrawn for allegedly casting votes for the Boat symbol.
Abdur Rab, presiding officer of the centre, confirmed the matter.
According to locals, voters went to booth number 6 of Padma Government Primary School center in Gunaighar union of Debidwar upazila in the morning and saw several votes cast for the Boat symbol. They later reported the matter to the presiding officer.
On receiving the news, the magistrates including the assistant returning officer went to the sport, and the ballot box was removed.
"The ballot book and the ballot box have been removed," said Abdur Rab, the presiding officer of the centre.
At the same time, the assistant presiding officer of the center has been withdrawn.
In this regard, Assistant Returning Officer Nigar Sultana said they are on alert.
Balloting in the 12th national polls in Bangladesh ended on Sunday amidst a largely peaceful environment.
Voting began at 8am at 261,912 polling booths in 42,024 voting centres and continued until 4pm.
Counting began soon after the end of voting with 299 parliamentary seats up for election.
