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The government will arrange a three-month long training for 1.5 lakh members of the police on election duties starting from September next.
Besides, 60,000 members of the army will also be deployed during the election period to help maintain law and order and ensure voter safety, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.
Earlier in the day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired a key review meeting at the state guest house Jamuna to assess the law-and-order situation and the preparedness of law enforcement agencies ahead of the upcoming national election.
Talking to reporters after the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy, Alam said the meeting discussed the preparations of police ahead of the election.
“The Inspector General of Police informed the meeting that 1.5 lakh police personnel will receive specialised election-related training starting next month,” he said.
Alam said the training will take place throughout September, October and November.
Replying to a question, he said 60,000 members of the army will also be deployed during the election.
With the upcoming national election drawing near, the government is ramping up security preparations and coordination among the key agencies.
In a high-level meeting chaired by the chief adviser at the state guest house Jamuna, several crucial decisions were made regarding law enforcement, countering misinformation, and administrative readiness.
“They will act primarily as a striking force to maintain law and order,” said Shafiqul, adding that army personnel are already active in the field since early August and possess magistracy powers.
The government is planning to establish a National Information Centre due to the growing trend of rumours and fake information spreading ahead of the election. “The centre will rapidly identify and counter disinformation, ensuring accurate updates reach the public in real-time,” Azad said.
The centre will also help publicise the positive and timely interventions of law enforcement, which often go unnoticed due to the lack of a dedicated media outlet.
A proposal for a media wing within the newly established national security command structure is under discussion, which will allow for regular press briefings and real-time information dissemination regarding law and order situations.
Press Secretary Shafiqul issued a stern warning to YouTubers and non-traditional content creators who cover news events without following proper journalistic ethics.
“Many are seen collecting news without maintaining even the minimum standards of professional conduct, which disrupts the work of trained journalists,” Shafiqul said. “If this continues, we may be forced to issue formal guidelines for them.”
He urged them to educate themselves on the basic principles of news gathering and act responsibly, especially during sensitive events such as natural disasters or political rallies.
Addressing concerns over the failure of intelligence agencies to detect unrest in advance — such as the recent incident in Gopalganj — Shafiqul said the government has already formed an inquiry commission led by a retired Supreme Court justice. Agencies have been instructed to improve coordination and proactive data gathering to prevent future lapses.
Law enforcement agencies have been directed to identify potential election-time “hotspots” — areas that could see unrest — and submit situation reports to the central authority. Based on these reports, special deployments will be made in vulnerable districts.
The meeting also discussed administrative reshuffles ahead of the polls. “Transfers will only occur where necessary, not across the board,” Shafiqul clarified.
Earlier in the day, US Charge D’Affaires, ad interim Tracey Ann Jacobson, met with government officials to discuss counter-terrorism, ongoing political dialogues under the Consensus Commission, and tariff-related negotiations, said Shafiqul Alam.
The government reiterated its “zero tolerance” policy toward terrorism, emphasising that national security remains a top priority during the election period, he said.
A Bangladeshi delegation is set to depart for Washington tonight to continue tariff negotiations, accompanied by a group of business leaders.
In closing, the press secretary expressed hope that with robust coordination between the army, police, and civil administration, the country is on track for a safe and well-managed election.