59 Die in Bangladesh Rioting
United Press International
DHAKA, Bangladesh —
Bombings and fierce street battles between supporters of rival candidates erupted today during fraud-ridden local elections, killing at least 59 people and injuring about 3,000. Unofficial reports compiled by news organizations put the death toll at more than 100.
One election official was beheaded by mobs, and security forces fired into battling crowds in several instances, police said.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
