15-17 security men to guard every polling station

A team of 15-17 security members will be posted at each polling station in the 300 constituencies throughout the country in the 12th parliamentary elections slated for January 7. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission on Thursday, tighter security would be taken for vulnerable polling stations. There are some

Security ramps up ahead of BNP rally

The number of public transport vehicles on Dhaka streets has fallen drastically though there is no announcement of a strike from transport owners ahead of the BNP’s divisional rally in Dhaka on Dec 10. Fewer long-haul buses left Dhaka as well on Friday as the number of passengers dropped amid

IGP to ensure security measures during Durga Puja

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed Monday asked the field level law enforcers to ensure flawless security measures during the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebration across the country. He expressed his hope that the Durga Puja, main religious festival of the Hindu community, will be celebrated peacefully with collective efforts

Security tightened ahead of Cumilla city polls

Law enforcement agencies have taken tight security measures to ensure peaceful holding of Cumilla City Corporation polls, said superintendent of Cumilla Police Faruk Ahmed on Tuesday.  The whole city has been brought under security blanket, he said while speaking at a press briefing on law and order situation ahead of the

No compromise with security of Padma Bridge

The collision of a ferry with a pillar of the Padma Bridge took place at a time when the construction of the nationally important structure was nearing completion. According to a number of media reports released in mid-July, the road on the bridge has started to be paved. Laying of