Bangladesh's Electoral Security Crisis: Election Commission Demands Protection Amid Rising Tensions

EC Demands Extra Security as Unrest Grips Bangladesh Afresh

The EC simultaneously sought the extra security for its field-level offices ahead of the 13th national election, as two of them came under attack

EC demands extra security as unrest grips Bangladesh afresh

The Election commission demanded an additional escort vehicle for the CEC, while one such police escort with a vehicle was currently in place for him

Bangladesh's Electoral Security Crisis: Election Commission Demands Protection Amid Rising Tensions

Bangladesh's Electoral Security Crisis: Election Commission Demands Protection Amid Rising Tensions The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is calling for enhanced security measures for its chief, officials, and field offices, citing a surge in violence as the national election approaches. This follows the shooting of a candidate involved in last year's tumultuous 'July Uprising'.According to reports, the EC has formally requested the Inspect…

Bangladesh Election Commission seeks additional Forces to protect its officials amid unrest – The Indian Awaaz

AMN Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has sought additional police protection for its top leadership and offices nationwide, citing renewed unrest following the announcement of the schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election. In letters sent to the Inspector General of Police and the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, the EC requested enhanced security for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, the EC secretary and four electio…

EC demands extra security as  unrest grips Bangladesh afresh

DHAKA, Dec 14:  The Election Commission (EC) has demanded extra security for its chief, other commissioners and officials as fresh unrest visibly gripped Bangladesh after gunmen shot an upcoming parliamentary polls candidate and frontline leader of last year’s violent street movement dubbed ‘July Uprising’. “The EC has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) urging comprehensive security arrangements for the Chief Election Commissioner …

EC seeks additional security as Bangladesh faces renewed unrest

EC seeks extra escort for chief election commissioner and 24/7 police protection for all commissioners and senior secretary