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The government will deploy additional security forces along with drones, CCTV cameras and dog squads, at sensitive polling centres to ensure a peaceful national election, Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday. Body-worn cameras and round-the-clock monitoring would be used at vulnerable centres to prevent any form of misconduct during voting, he told reporters after the Barishal Division Law and Order Coordination Meeting. Barishal divisional administration organised the meeting at the Barishal District Shilpakala Academy auditorium. Home Ministry forms law and order coordination cell ahead of polls Jahangir Alam said the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre’s Election Security App 2026 would also be operational during the polls. “We successfully used this app during last year’s Durga Puja. Anyone attempting to create disorder will not succeed,” he said. He instructed the authorities to take firm action against miscreants or terrorists attempting to disrupt or influence the election process. He asked the authorities concerned to conduct coordinated operations in remote and riverine areas,  special drives against criminals, extortionists, drug traffickers and other offenders. Addressing election officials and law enforcement personnel, he he said the public and political parties have high expectations from the upcoming election and it is the responsibility of authorities to meet them. He asked officials to remain vigilant to prevent even minor lapses that could damage public confidence or the country’s image. “There will be no compromise on law and order. Any attempt to disrupt public safety must be dealt with strictly. Maximum professionalism is required before, during and after voting,” he said. He warned that no negligence, gap or deviation in election security management would be tolerated.  

Japan’s last pair of giant pandas have returned to China, ending the country’s 50-year tradition of hosting the beloved animals. The twin pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are leaving amid strained diplomatic relations between Japan and China over the new Japanese Prime Minister’s stance on Taiwan, making it unlikely that replacement pandas will be sent to Japan. Thousands of fans had gathered at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo to bid farewell to the pandas, who were born there in 2021. China first sent pandas to Japan in 1972 to mark the normalization of diplomatic ties. Over the years, Beijing has used pandas as a diplomatic tool, symbolizing goodwill and soft power, which can be withdrawn when relations sour. Pet dog guards owner’s body for 4 days amid freezing snowfall State broadcaster CCTV showed the pandas arriving in crates in Sichuan province, southwestern China. They are now under quarantine at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, which confirmed their safe arrival early Wednesday morning. Although pandas are often lent to other countries, China retains ownership of the animals, including any offspring.

CCTV or Close Circuit Television cameras have become a handy gadget today. Whether it's to deter theft, or crime or ensure business security, CCTV cameras can make the job much easier for general people, business owners as well as law enforcement authorities. Some may even install CCTV to keep a check on their beloved children, pets, or elderly people at home.  But with so many choices in the market, it becomes difficult to choose the right CCTV that will best fit your needs. To make things easier, we have compiled a list of the best CCTV cameras at different price ranges and a comprehensive checklist of things you should consider before getting one.  Things to Consider Before Buying a CCTV Camera  There are several things to consider before buying a CCTV camera from types to usage. Here’s a list of absolute musts that you should look into first.  Types  Diverse types of CCTV cameras are found in the market depending on their size, shape, connection mechanism, and use cases. The most common types of CCTV cameras include  - Dome cameras - Bullet cameras - Turret cameras - Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras - Box cameras - IP cameras - Night vision cameras. Read more: Best TWS Earbuds Under Tk 1500: A Detailed Buyer’s Guide Purpose and Requirement  The next thing you should consider is the purpose of your CCTV camera. Do you want a CCTV camera for security purposes? Or do you want to monitor a kid or a pet? Do you plan to use it outdoors or indoors?  For outdoor use, Bullet and PTZ cameras are best suited. For indoors, a dual communication IP camera can be a perfect choice as you can easily monitor activities through the included app.  Camera Features  In terms of camera features, the first thing you should consider is the picture resolution. Most CCTV comes in either 720P or 1080P resolution. High-end expensive cameras can record at up to 4K.  If you plan to use a single camera, consider going for PTZ and Turret-type cameras. For indoors, consider cameras that have dual communication features. For outdoor use, consider getting cameras with water protection rating and night vision.  Read more: Home Air Conditioner Buyer Guide 2024: Everything You Need to Know Storage Option  Most CCTV cameras come with dedicated storage between 256 to 512 GB. Some IP cameras offer cloud storage options. If you plan on saving a few bucks, consider getting the IP cameras that provide free unlimited cloud storage options. Otherwise, you may have to sign up for a cloud storage subscription.  Connectivity  You also have a host of choices in terms of connectivity. There are wired as well as wireless CCTV cameras. IP camera from Xiaomi also has a multi-point connection system where it can work with Amazon or Google Home services.  Depending on your budget, you can also consider a traditional power adapter, battery-powered, or power over ethernet at an incremental order. Installation and Maintenance While most CCTV cameras today are made for DIY installations, you might consider setting it somewhere that might require a professional hand. Some vendors offer installation services so consider checking the options.  Also, consider reading up on the use and maintenance guidelines to make sure your CCTV camera lasts a long time.  Read more: Mist Fan Buyer Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh for 2024

The local administration has decided to bring Cox’s Bazar district town under CCTV surveillance to ensure tourists’ safety. The decision came from a views-exchange meeting, held at Tourist Police’s Cox’s Bazar Regional Office on Tuesday evening. Abul Kalam Siddique, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tourist Police, said the initiative has been taken to curb crime in the area. It will also help identify and arrest the criminals, he said. 2 ‘fake Rab members’ arrested in Cox’s Bazar over raping tourist Besides, he also urged owners of hotels and motels located in the district town not to rent out hotel rooms without national identity cards. Issuing a warning, the DIG of Tourist Police said legal action will be taken against owners of hotel and motels if they are found involved in violating the order. Missing tourist found dead in Sylhet’s Sada Pathor area Additional DIG of Tourist Police Bidhan Tripura, Superintendent of Cox’s Bazar Police Mahfuzul Islam, President of Cox’s Bazar Hotel Owners Association Abul Kashem Shikdar and others were present at the meeting.    

Installation of CCTV cameras have been made compulsory at all puja mandaps ahead of Durga Puja to ensure security, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said. Durga puja will be celebrated across the country from October 1 to October 5 and this year there will be 32,168 Puja mandaps across the country, he said while talking to reporters after a meeting held at the Secretariat over law and order situation for ensuring smooth celebration of Durga Puja. Talking over the security arrangement, Asaduzzaman, said, “We have taken decisions to ensure security at the puja mandap and additional forces of law enforcement agencies will be deployed as per necessary.” Also read: Shahjahanpur murders: Perpetrators not to be spared Besides, Durga Puja organisers have been told to deploy volunteers to ensure security. The authorities concerned have been asked to provide wristbands to volunteers with which police can identify them. Ansar members will be deployed and arrangements will be taken for them. Replying to a question about untoward incidents that happened in Cumilla last year, during Durga Puja, the minister said, “If we think that there is a need to take special security measures then we’ll definitely go for it. Security personnel will patrol the big mandaps.” Read The struggle for Bangladesh's secular soul Besides, the patrolling team will also take steps to prevent stalking, drug use and any untoward incident at the mandaps, he said. People have been asked to make emergency phone calls to 999 to avail any kind of services from the law enforcement agencies, he added. Referring to the traffic congestion, Asaduzzaman, said steps will be taken to ensure smooth traffic management and a team will keep monitoring social media and rumours, and take action. Read No doubt govt behind communal violence: Fakhrul He also urged the authorities concerned to arrange two gates for female and male visitors.

Close Circuit Television Cameras(CCTVs) have been installed  at eight points of the Halda River, the lone natural breeding ground of carp-like fish in South Asia, aiming to protect its biodiversity.