Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has held a coordination meeting with security agencies and government departments to review law and order arrangements ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and referendum.

The meeting took place on Sunday at the EC headquarters in Dhaka's Agargaon and was chaired by Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah.

Officials from the home ministry, the Armed Forces, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the police were among representatives from 16 departments and agencies who attended the meeting.

The EC said the discussions were part of preparations to ensure security before and after the announcement of the election schedule for the Feb 12 vote.

The home ministry has already issued a circ...