DHAKA, Dec 21, 2023 (BSS) - Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner
Habibur Rahman today said all-out measures are being taken to help hold the
upcoming January 7 national elections in a peaceful manner averting any
untoward incident.

"We got directives from the Election Commission to hold the election in a
peaceful manner. We will extend all-out support as per the directives," he
said.

The DMP chief was briefing journalists after a meeting with Chief Election
Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and other commissioners on law and order
situation in Dhaka region at Agargaon's Nirbachan Bhaban here.

He said the EC gave directives as no chaos takes place and no third party can
make any kind of violence during the election.

It is very sorrowful that subversive activities are being carried out to
create panic among the people ahead of the polls this time, he said.

But the police have the capability to create congenial atmosphere for a
peaceful election overcoming such kinds of problems and apprehensions, he
said.