Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- A total of 26,515 police personnel have been deployed across the capital to ensure maximum security during the national election and the referendum, said DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Muhammad Talebur Rahman on Wednesday.

Specialised units including the Bomb Disposal Unit, SWAT, K-9 Unit and Crime Scene Unit will remain deployed in the field alongside security at polling centres, Talebur Rahman told reporters at his office on Minto Road.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police has put in place maximum security measures, he said.

Police have deployed striking forces, mobile teams and reserve forces in the city, he added.

Talebur Rahman said police have stepped up checkposts and patrols in the capital to maintain law and order.

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