Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The Election Commission has said it will take steps to reshuffle administration and police officials to ensure a level playing field following the announcement of the schedule for the next parliamentary election.

It has also directed executive magistrates to increase vigilance immediately after the schedule is declared, to maintain law and order.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has been urged to ensure peace and security as part of pre-election preparations, according to an inter-ministerial meeting convened on Thursday to review the national poll's readiness.

Presided over by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday, the meeting reviewed responsibilities of different stakeholders and issued instructions f...