Presiding officers, accompanied by police and Ansar members, transported the materials to polling stations under strict security. There are 782 polling stations with a total of 2,329,592 registered voters. Security at polling stations has been strengthened, he added, noting that for the first time, presiding officers will have armed bodyguards. Another 109 important centers will have online body-worn cameras, which will function like CCTV systems and can be monitored from a central control room. Deputy Commissioner and District Returning Officer Saiful Islam said voting will take place in all 782 centers across the district.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 11, 2026 17:51 UTC