The government has assigned gunmen to 20 high-risk individuals, including six top leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP), editors of daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as part of heightened personal security measures ahead of the upcoming national election. Several frontline leaders of the July movement have already been provided with personal protection, and the Ministry of Home Affairs said the process of issuing personal firearm licenses for self-defense is ongoing. Other political figures seeking protectionApplications for gunmen and arms licenses have also been submitted by several other politicians and election candidates. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said: “Gunmen have been assigned to those at high risk. We are striving to keep law and order under control ahead of the elections.”Meanwhile, a meeting to review the national security situation was held at the state guest house, Jamuna.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 22, 2025 14:30 UTC