A total of 34 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Khagrachhari to maintain law and order during the 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7.
The BGB personnel have already started patrolling in different parts of the town from this afternoon, said a press release.
They will be working to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election, added the release.
In order to assist the local civil administration, the BGB will work as a mobile and striking force to maintain peace and order in the electoral areas of the country from December 29, 2023 to January 10, 2024 under ‘In Aid to the Civil Power.’
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