Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- In Bangladesh, the upcoming parliamentary general election and public voting campaign is set to start on January 22, an official statement said.

Before this campaign begins, security measures have been intensified across Bangladesh, and the army has set up security checkpoints in various locations.

Additionally, the police are on special alert, heightened security measures have been implemented in border areas, and on-arrival visas to Bangladesh have been suspended.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh Interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed his government's commitment to hold the general elections and the referendum as scheduled on February 12, a statement said on Wednesday.

The Chief Adviser made the r...