Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali says there are no threats of violence surrounding the upcoming 13th parliamentary election.

Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Sazzat said a total of 25,000 specially trained police personnel will be on duty for the polls.

Seeking cooperation from all to ensure security for the election, he added: "The DMP is working with the utmost professionalism and sincerity to hold the election in a free, fair, impartial, and festive atmosphere."

Noting that there are a total of 2,131 polling stations in the capital, he said: "The centres have been divided into different categories depending on the number of voters and the risk associated with them. Four police person...