Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- The government has taken different initiatives and plans to ensure a peaceful environment during the next general election in a bid to make it credible, free, and fair, as concerns persist over possible unrest during the polls slated for mid-February next year.

One of the key measures is the decision to reassign Superintendents of Police (SPs) across districts through a lottery system. Public Administration Senior Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman on Wednesday confirmed the decision after a meeting with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam at the Secretariat.

He said, "Now, in case of allegations, deputy commissioners (DCs) are being withdrawn. We have a fit list and will continue to reshuffle where necessary. Ma...