As Bangladesh prepares for the 13th national election on February 12, the interim government has intensified security measures to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and credible vote. The election will involve approximately 127.5 million voters across 300 constituencies, with around 2,60,000 booths in nearly 43,000 polling stations. In metropolitan areas, general stations will have three armed police and three Ansar, and important stations four armed police and three Ansar. Each presiding officer in CHT and remote areas will also receive one armed Ansar member for personal security. Additionally, all polling stations will have 10 Ansar personnel (four women and six men) equipped with sticks to assist in maintaining order.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 09, 2026 14:50 UTC