Security tightened nationwide ahead of elections

With just one day remaining until polling day, security has been stepped up across the country. Law enforcement agencies are conducting patrols and carrying out searches at various locations.

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Ahead of the upcoming elections, members of the army and police are intercepting and searching vehicles and people at different intersections. Photo taken from Prabartak Mor in Chattogram on 10 February 2026.
Jewel Shill
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Army personnel conduct searches ahead of the elections. Photo taken from Prabartak Mor in Chattogram on 10 February 2026.
Jewel Shill
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During searches, army and police personnel check even inside vehicle dashboards. Photo taken from Prabartak Mor in Chattogram on 10 February 2026.
Jewel Shill
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Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, a joint forces foot patrol exercise involving the army, police, RAB and BGB. Photo taken from Khamarbari area in Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Mir Hossen
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Members of RAB and the police stand ready with motorcycles. . Photo taken from Khamarbari area in Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Mir Hossen
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BGB members remain on alert. Photo taken from Khamarbari area in Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Mir Hossen
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Law enforcement agencies carry out searches at an entry point to the capital. Photo taken from Dhaka-Narayanganj highway, in Matuail area of Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Dipu Malakar
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Law enforcement personnel search a motorcyclist’s bag at an entry point to the capital. Photo taken from Dhaka-Narayanganj highway, in Matuail area of Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Dipu Malakar
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A biker is searched at a police checkpoint in the capital. Photo taken from Shahbagh area in Dhaka on 10 February 2026.
Suvra Kanti Das