Bangladesh to buy 40,000 body cameras for election security

The government has decided to purchase 40,000 body-worn cameras, commonly known as bodycams, to support law-enforcing agencies during the upcoming national parliamentary election. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed announced the move on Tuesday. With the election expected to be held in early February, many have raised doubts about whether the polls would be free and fair. Against this backdrop, the adviser said new law enforcement personnel will be recruited, alongside the introduction of bodycams. “Police personnel on duty during the national election will be provided with body cameras. A preliminary plan has been made for [the procurement of] more than 40,000 body cameras. We have approved this,” said Salehuddin. When asked about the cost of the procurement, Salehuddin said: “I won’t...