The armed forces have been deployed today (January 3) across the country to assist the local civil administration ahead of the 12th parliamentary polls, scheduled to be held on January 7.

The armed forces will remain deployed until January 10, said a statement issued on Tuesday (January 2) by the Inter-Services Public Relations.

Army deployed in 62 districts from January 3 to 10 for peaceful holding of the 12th parliamentary polls.

A release issued by the Defence Ministry stated that the armed forces members will perform duties jointly with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in the 47 bordering upazilas.

Apart from their sole deployment in 45 upazilas, the BGB members will also be accompanied by the Coast Guards in four coastal upazilas.

Bangladesh Navy will perform duties in a total of 19 upazilas including the coastal districts of Bhola and Barguna. 

Bangladesh Air Force is also set to provide necessary helicopter assistance to polling stations in remote hilly areas along with electoral assistance in case of emergencies, the release added.

Special cells have been set up jointly by representatives of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies across the country, which will remain operational till January 10, 2024.

BDST: 1056 HRS, JAN 03, 2024
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