Dhaka: Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today reiterated the government's readiness to conduct the upcoming general election scheduled for February. "We will face no problem in holding the next polls," he stated while addressing questions from journalists after a core committee meeting on law and order at the Home Ministry in the Secretariat.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Home Adviser emphasized the need for cooperation from all stakeholders, especially the media, to ensure smooth conduct of the elections. He also mentioned plans to purchase body-worn cameras, with the government allocating Tk 400 crore for this purpose.
Jahangir highlighted the focus on excluding officials who have participated in the last three general elections from duties in the upcoming polls and emphasized the importance of providing adequate training to law enforcers for the elections. Training is being imparted to law enforcers to enhance their capability in performing election duties efficiently.
When questioned about the possibility of sabotage in recent fire incidents, including the devastating fire at Dhaka airport's Cargo Village, the Home Adviser noted that investigation committees have been set up to probe these incidents. "The cause behind the fire can be confirmed after receiving the investigation reports," he said.
The Home Adviser also revealed plans to introduce e-passport services at missions abroad by December. Additionally, the government is considering reducing passport fees for Bangladeshi expatriates and aims to provide better services to them during air travel and at airports.