Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The BNP has received government approval to purchase two bulletproof vehicles ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

The Ministry of Home Affairs approved the purchase to ensure the security of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting Chairman Tarique Rahman during the party's election campaign

Following the approval, the BNP applied to the ministry for licenses of one shotgun and two pistols as well, local media reported.

Ministry sources were quoted as saying that the applications were now under consideration.

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