Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has directed all units to ensure maximum security at polling centres across the capital ahead of the 13th national election scheduled for February 12.
He gave the directive while addressing senior DMP officials at a coordination meeting at the DMP headquarters in the capital on Monday.
At the meeting, he highlighted the need for vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents at polling centers, urging closer supervision of centers far from police stations and increased police patrolling across all areas.
Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md Nazrul Islam warned that this year's election is taking place in a unique context, demanding heightened responsibility.
He assured that additional forces would be deployed during the election period to maintain law and order.
Joint Police Commissioner (Operations) Mohammad Shahidullah presented the overall security plan through a detailed presentation.
Senior officials shared their views at the meeting.
The DMP commissioner issued further directives to ensure smooth election management.
Additional police commissioners overseeing administration, crime and operations, counter-terrorism, logistics, finance and traffic, along with deputy and assistant police commissioners, officers-in-charge of all DMP police stations, among others, were present at the meeting
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