Bangladesh police have announced extensive security measures for 57 international observers from 16 countries who will monitor the upcoming national parliamentary election across Dhaka and other districts. The police chancery division, responsible for diplomatic security, is coordinating the arrangements. Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam confirmed that police escorts will accompany the observers to polling centers, with additional officers deployed in both uniform and plain clothes.

According to police sources, the largest observer team will come from Malaysia, followed by Turkey with 12 members led by former Turkish ambassador Mehmet Vakur Erkul. Observers from Pakistan, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, the Philippines, Jordan, Georgia, Russia, Maldives, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Iran, and a 14-member Commonwealth team are also expected. The Special Branch will verify observer information and monitor entry points to prevent unauthorized arrivals.

Police will strengthen surveillance in diplomatic zones such as Baridhara, Gulshan, and Dhanmondi, and deploy forces on rooftops near polling centers. Security will remain in place until observers leave each site, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring and safeguarding Bangladesh’s international image.