10:50pm- Shakhawat alleges the government rigged the election against him “in a fine manner.”

10:30pm- Official sources confirmed the Dhaka Tribune of Ivy’s triumph over Shakhawat by more than 70,000 votes.

9:50pm- Ivy leads by nearly a thousand votes at vote centres in Chashara near Shakhawat’s home. Ivy received 1,930 votes to Shakhawat’s 968 votes.

9:30pm- Ruling party endorsed candidate Selina Hayat Ivy has once again won the much-hyped Narayangaj mayoral election, reports several media outlets quoting Ivy’s campaign office.

8:55pm- Returning Officer declares ban on victory rallies till December 24 midnight.

8:30pm- Netizens are already congratulating Ivy before the final tally is announced.