Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, police will recruit 4,000 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs). Of them, 2,000 will be promoted internally while another 2,000 will be recruited directly.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam announced the decision on Wednesday (3 September) at the Secretariat, adding that candidates with a minimum HSC qualification will be eligible to apply for direct recruitment.

Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Dr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, said the government aims to make the upcoming election a “role model.” He warned that strict action will be taken against any officials found biased during the polls.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has advised all seaports to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 as squally weather is likely over the North Bay and coastal areas.

In a warning issued on Wednesday (3 September), meteorologist Dr. Md Omar Faruq said a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low. It is likely to move west-northwestward, causing significant pressure variations and squally winds over the region.

Authorities instructed Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra ports to keep signal No. 3 hoisted. Fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.

Dhaka police have stepped up security measures with special emphasis on the early morning hours between 5 am and 8:30 am to curb crime and possible sabotage. Checkposts and patrols were intensified from midnight on Tuesday, with units from police, DB, and CTTC deployed across the city.

DC of Tejgaon Division, Ibne Mizan, said while patrols continue round the clock, particular focus is being given to the early hours as criminals and miscreants often exploit this time. DC of Ramna Division, Masud Alam, added that heightened monitoring aims to block criminal movement, and negligence by officers will lead to disciplinary action.

Officials said law enforcement is taking all necessary steps to keep the capital stable and to prevent the spread of rumors. Meanwhile, police filed a case and arrested two people after a flash procession by the banned Awami League faction in Banani.

The move comes amid a rise in crimes in Dhaka, including muggings on highways near Jatrabari’s Kajla area, where stalled vehicles in traffic jams are often targeted. Streetlights out of order and the activities of youth gangs and organized groups have further worsened the situation.