Bangladesh is bracing for its general elections on February 12, with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) declaring nearly 24,000 polling stations as high or medium-risk areas. According to the IGP, approximately 87,700 polling centers are classified as high-risk, while 16,000 are medium-risk. To ensure the safety of voters, the police will deploy body cameras at high-risk polling centers, while mobile petrol teams will be stationed outside.
Each polling station has been assigned a three-tier security plan to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. In addition to police personnel deployed inside the polling centers, mobile petrol teams will be present outside. The IGP revealed that 80-90% of polling stations will have CCTV cameras installed.
In other global news, a severe storm has battered the United Kingdom, putting over 100 areas at risk of flooding. The Indonesian Army Chief has announced that 8,000 troops will be deployed to the Gaza Strip. A significant agreement on military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Somalia has been signed, which includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moulid Faqi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has pledged to support anyone who speaks the truth about Jeffrey Epstein. In a recent report by Transparency International, Pakistan has improved its ranking by one position to 136th place. The Kensington Palace has finally released a statement regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, which involves Prince William and Kate Middleton.
British Prince William has embarked on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, which is being considered a significant diplomatic development. In Uttar Pradesh, India, a disturbing incident has come to light, where three young sisters allegedly took their own lives by jumping from the 9th floor of a building in Ghaziabad after their parents imposed a ban on playing online games. Investigations are underway, and more shocking revelations have emerged.
US President Donald Trump’s opposition to the Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank has gained momentum. In a recent development, a truck was set on fire in the middle of the road, and the robbers attempted to create a fake scenario by switching on the lights of nearby cars, mimicking a police response. The British government has demanded that Israel return control of the West Bank. Speculation about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation has intensified, with Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney’s resignation adding to the pressure.
In other news, a Pakistani cricket team member, Salman Ali Agha, has been replaced by Usman Tariq. A meeting between Imran Khan and Barrister Salman Safdar, a lawyer for PTI’s founder, has ended. Indian actress and model Mimi Mathur criticized IndiGo Airlines for forcing an 86-year-old man to walk over a kilometer with his casket. Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah heard a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Anwer Ahmed Khan. PTI leader Javed Akbar said that PTI is his home and that criticism, conflicts, and complaints will continue.
