40,000 Body Cameras to Boost Security at Voting Centres

The interim government plans to procure at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for police to enhance security at polling stations ahead of the general election in February.

This decision was made during a high-level meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Home Adviser Lt General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistants Khuda Baksh Chowdhury and Faiz Tayeb Ahmed also attended.

Faiz Tayeb Ahmed said the procurement process is in its final stages. The body cameras—commonly called Bodycams—will be deployed at thousands of vulnerable polling centres to strengthen security.

“We aim to procure the bodycams by October so police officers have time for training, including on AI features,” he added.

Authorities have approached companies in Germany, China, and Thailand for supply contracts. Police personnel will wear the cameras on their chests during election duty.

Chief Adviser Yunus directed officials to expedite procurement and training, stressing that ensuring complete security at all polling centres is paramount. “Our goal is to make the February election the most free, fair, and peaceful in the country’s history,” he said.

In the same meeting, the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant on Telecommunications and ICT Affairs announced plans to launch an Election App.

The app will provide comprehensive election information, including candidate details, polling updates, and interactive complaint features.

Officials were urged to fast-track the app’s development and ensure it is user-friendly for the nation’s over 100 million voters.