Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has identified 37 polling stations in the capital as risky ahead of the upcoming election and referendum. There are a total of 2,131 polling stations in Dhaka city. Seven police personnel will be deployed at each risky polling station. In addition, 180 strike forces and 510 mobile teams will be on duty to ensure polling station security. Responding to a question on whether the special security arrangements indicate any threat, Sajjat said: “There is no threat.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 09, 2026 08:40 UTC