Elections here are usually accompanied by violence, and trouble has already come even though the next election won’t be held until mid-2001. A bomb at a political rally in Dhaka Jan. 20 killed four people and sparked a general strike that paralyzed the capital city the next day. Such strikes are common, shut down public transportation and often lead to violent confrontations. Avoid all such gatherings and be prepared for disruptions up to and following the election.
