Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh Police have taken comprehensive security measures for the national election considering past experiences as per the government directives and suggestions from different stakeholders, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said on Tuesday.

He made the remarks at a press briefing held at the Police Headquarters Media Centre on Abdul Gani Road in the capital.

The IGP said all necessary measures have been taken from the police side to ensure that voting is held in a peaceful and festive manner.

He said static police forces will be deployed at all 42,779 polling centres across the country.

Besides, mobile police teams will be responsible for patrol and management while striking police forces will be dep...