EC tightens security to prevent Rohingya involvement in votingOn February 4, Election Commission (EC) ordered strict measures to prevent Rohingya refugees from participating in the February 12 parliamentary election and referendum, reports bdnews24.com. While the EC has previously taken steps to prevent Rohingyas from being included in the voter list, it is now moving to stop them from engaging in any election-related activities. As part of the measures, Rohingya refugees will not be allowed to leave camps during the voting period. The EC has also directed law-enforcing agencies to remain vigilant, strengthen identity checks, and intensify searches at checkpoints. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) patrols will be strengthened, with heightened surveillance on armed groups along the Myanmar border.

Source: bd News24 February 07, 2026 11:58 UTC