Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has ordered the rapid purchase of a sufficient number of body-worn cameras for law-enforcing agencies to ensure “transparency, peace and safety” during the national election. He sets a December deadline to complete the purchase and operational training, aiming to prevent violence or any untoward incidents during the voting period, bdnews24.com reports. The government has decided to procure 40,000 bodycams to support law enforcers in the parliamentary polls scheduled for February. At Jamuna, Yunus said: “All possible preparations must be completed swiftly to hold a free and peaceful election. Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury noted that once the new cameras arrive, training will be provided to policemen in every district.

Source: bd News24 October 28, 2025 19:49 UTC