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DHAKA, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali today said that flawless security arrangements have been taken to ensure the 13th national parliament election and referendum is held in a free, fair, and festive atmosphere, ensuring  of  no security risk around the February 12 polls.

"Strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt law and order," he said.

The DMP Commissioner made the remarks at a press conference held at the DMP Media Center on Minto Road here.  

Highlighting the security measures, he said there are a total of 2,131 polling stations in the Dhaka Metropolitan areas. 

Based on location, number of voters, and security considerations, the centers have been categorized into two groups, he said.

At least four police personnel will be deployed at 1,614 important polling stations, while three police members will be assigned to 517 general polling stations, he continued.

"To ensure real-time monitoring, body-worn cameras will be used at polling stations, with live supervision through control rooms," he said.

A total of 180 striking teams and 510 mobile teams will remain active outside polling stations, he stated.

Additionally, eight general control rooms and four special control rooms will operate across the eight divisions of DMP, he informed.

Special Reserve Forces will be stationed at strategic locations and can be deployed swiftly under the direct supervision of senior officials if necessary, he also said.

SWAT teams, bomb disposal units, dog squads, crime scene vans, and mounted police will also be on standby to handle emergency situations, he added.

Mentioning that the upcoming election is very important for us for many reasons, he said adding “We are committed to delivering a meaningful and universally acceptable election, free from the stigma of how police were used in past elections."

With steel-hard morale, police are ready to uphold the sacrifices and bloodshed that have brought the country to the threshold of a peaceful election, he pledged.

He assured citizens that the police would perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism and unquestionable impartiality, setting a standard for future elections.

Urging city residents to participate, he said, “I request the respected city dwellers to go to the polling stations in an orderly manner, without fear or obstruction, and exercise your civil rights.”

The DMP Commissioner also noted that police preparations began even before the election schedule was announced.

As part of these efforts, around 25,000 DMP personnel have received special election-related training to enhance their professional capacity, he said.

He said that police members have been instructed to carry out their responsibilities impartially to ensure a free, fair, and credible election

Responding to a query, he said there is no security risk surrounding this year’s national election and referendum, adding that the overall law and order situation is better than ever.

Among others present at the press conference were DMP Additional Police Commissioner (Admin) Md. Sarwar (Services), Additional IG; Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) S. N. Md. Nazrul Islam, (Services); Deputy Police Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman, and Assistant Police Commissioner Arifa Akhtar Priti.