Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will deploy 38 platoons across 14 parliamentary constituencies under Dhaka Battalion (5 BGB) to maintain law and order, safeguard voters’ rights and ensure a peaceful environment during the upcoming national election.
According to BGB headquarters sources, 11 platoons will be stationed in five constituencies of Dhaka North City Corporation, six in two constituencies of Savar and Dhamrai upazilas, 13 in four constituencies of Faridpur district, and eight in three constituencies of Manikganj district.
Specialised K-9 units will also be deployed for search operations.
The paratroopers will operate from 12 base camps, said Lieutenant Colonel Taimur Hasan Khan, Commanding Officer of Dhaka Battalion (5 BGB).
He urged political leaders, activists, voters, and media personnel to cooperate with the force, stressing that the BGB is fully committed to political neutrality and ensuring a level playing field for all parties and candidates.
“The primary objective is to create an environment that maximises voter participation, protects voting rights, prevents vote rigging, and maintains overall election security,” he added.
BGB will support a neutral, festive and safe election atmosphere while assisting with polling and post-election activities.
During the election period, the force will conduct law and order duties independently or jointly as mobile and striking units, coordinating with other law enforcement agencies and maintaining regular patrols.
Rapid Action Teams, helicopters, and Quick Response Forces will remain on standby to respond promptly to any emergency.
BGB personnel will use body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, APCs, and other modern signalling equipment.
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A dedicated monitoring cell at battalion headquarters will track election developments around the clock. On polling day, mobile and static patrols, check-posts, and vehicle and suspect searches will be conducted to prevent sabotage or instability.
BGB expressed confidence that, through combined efforts with the government, Election Commission, law enforcement agencies, and the public, the 13th parliamentary election will be conducted in a peaceful, fair and festive manner, with public trust and safety as the top priority.