Dhaka: Technology-based vote counting in five municipalities for the first time. Political analysts believe narrowing differences through dialogue is now the biggest challenge. Without mutual trust, they say, key reform proposals will be hard to implement.

Party sources said an extended meeting of the central committee has been called for next week to discuss organisational activities, grassroots feedback and upcoming programmes.

Meanwhile, a section of civil society presented its recommendations on technology-based vote counting at a roundtable today. Speakers called for greater transparency, the right to information and more public participation at the local level.

The issue also drew wide reaction on social media. Many young voters wrote that they want to see concrete action plans rather than promises.