Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Increased police presence across Dhaka has raised questions among the public over possible security concerns.

Police, however, said the deployment is part of their "regular security exercise".

Around 4pm on Saturday, police in riot gear, helmets, and body armour were seen at key intersections across the capital, stopping pedestrians for bag checks and questioning, and inspecting suspicious vehicles.

When asked, an officer at a Dhaka police station told bdnews24.com: "We were instructed by the DMP headquarters to display force between 4pm and 5pm. It's happening in all station areas across Dhaka, with no other connection."

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesperson Md Talebur Rahman said, "This is part of our regular...