United News of Bangladesh

A total of 134 BGB platoons will be deployed in 51 constituencies in  nine districts and four city corporations under its Dhaka sector To support these deployments, 42 temporary base camps have been established. In addition, BGB’s specialised K-9 Dog Squad units will conduct targeted search operations. Colonel SM Abul Ehsan, Sector Commander of BGB Dhaka Sector, shared the information on Saturday at a media briefing at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur. Colonel Ehsan said BGB is strictly following all directives from the government and the Election Commission while performing its election duties. To enable voters to exercise their franchise in a safe and fear-free environment, BGB is working closely with other law enforcement agencies. Regular patrols and intelligence surveillance activities are ongoing at the field level, he said. Colonel Ehsan also noted that BGB personnel have received election-specific training at multiple levels to handle any situation professionally. During the election period, the Rapid Action Team (RAT), Quick Response Force (QRF), and Helicopter Unit will remain standby for responding swiftly to any emergency. For transparency, accountability, and effective security, BGB will use body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, APCs, and modern communication equipment during election duties. Special monitoring cells have been set up at battalion and sector headquarters to oversee the overall election situation round the clock. On election day, BGB will carry out mobile and static patrols, establish check posts at key locations, and conduct vehicle and suspect searches to prevent sabotage or destabilising activities., he added.