Maximum security enforced at Dhaka polling centres: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has directed all units to ensure maximum security at polling centres in Dhaka ahead of the 13th national election scheduled to be held on 12 February.

Addressing senior DMP officials at a coordination meeting at the DMP headquarters in the capital on Monday, he emphasised the need for vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents at polling centres.

SM Sazzat Ali particularly highlighted the importance of monitoring centres located far from police stations and strengthening police patrols in all areas.

Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Md Nazrul Islam said that this year’s election is being held in a unique context, requiring heightened responsibility.

He added that additional forces would be deployed during the election period to maintain law and order situation.

At the coordination meeting, Joint Police Commissioner (Operations) Mohammad Shahidullah presented the overall security plan through a detailed presentation.

Senior officials also shared their views at that time, after which the DMP commissioner issued further directives to ensure smooth election management.

The meeting was also attended by 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, and other senior officials.