An intelligence agency has warned the government about the potential use of Rohingyas in criminal and political activities during the election period, while recommending stepped-up security measures without sealing the camps. The agency believes it would not be feasible to implement the Election Commission’s proposal to seal the Rohingya camps during the polls, citing the camps’ vast size and infrastructural limitations. Recently, the Election Commission proposed sealing the Rohingya camps to ensure election-time security and prevent their participation in the polls. In addition, the agency advised that camp-in-charges (CICs) posted in the Rohingya camps should not be assigned duties elsewhere and must remain in the camps from seven days before the election. On January 6, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanaullah underscored the need to “seal” the Rohingya camps and borders ahead of the 13th National Parliament election, saying strict control over Rohingya movement was essential.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 24, 2026 03:42 UTC