Heightened Security Across Bangladesh Ahead of AL ‘Lockdown’; Authorities Urge Calm

Ahead of the Awami League’s announced ‘lockdown’ programme on November 13, authorities have intensified security measures nationwide, ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order. Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali provided detailed updates on preparations during separate briefings on Tuesday.Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said security patrols have been stepped up across the country, with special attention given to Key Point Installations (KPIs). “We have intensified our patrols, strengthened security at KPIs, and temporarily suspended roadside fuel sales to prevent incidents that could trigger unrest,” he said after a meeting of the advisory council committee on law and order at the Secretariat.He added that critical zones, including tribunal areas and metro rail routes, are now under heightened surveillance. In addition, the government has finalised the procurement of body-worn cameras for law enforcement personnel, with the process expected to conclude in the coming ...

• 11 Nov 2025