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DHAKA: Bangladesh is yet to see a "favourable environment" for the upcoming polls in January, a top election official said on Thursday, warning that in the event of voting irregularities, the entire poll process would be suspended and held afresh. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Habibul Awal's remarks came in response to escalating tensions in the capital Dhaka over simultaneous rallies announced by the ruling and opposition parties in a show of strength. "We want to organise the election. As the organiser, we would like to say, the...