Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Election Commission has ordered a series of measures to prevent Rohingya refugees from taking part in the Feb 12 national election and the referendum.

In letters sent on Wednesday, the EC instructed relevant departments and returning officers to take action based on special reports from different agencies highlighting potential risks linked to Rohingya involvement in election activities.

The parliamentary election and referendum will be held in 299 constituencies.

Law-enforcing agencies will remain deployed from Feb 8 to Feb 14, covering the four days before polling, election day, and two days afterwards, according to the home ministry.

Nearly 130 million voters are registered for the election, with polling arrang...