Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that 100,000 army personnel will be deployed across Bangladesh to maintain law and order during the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum. He made the statement on Monday at a meeting on law and order held at the Barishal Shilpakala Academy auditorium. In addition to the army, 150,000 police, 5,000 navy, 37,000 Border Guard Bangladesh, 10,000 Rapid Action Battalion, 5,000 Coast Guard, and about 600,000 Ansar members will also be deployed.

The adviser said all necessary preparations have been completed to ensure a peaceful election. He emphasized the need for collective effort and responsibility from all involved to maintain peace and order. The number of Coast Guard and Navy personnel in coastal areas has been increased, and Bangladesh National Cadet Corps members will also be engaged. Body cameras, CCTV, drones, and a security app will be used to monitor activities and prevent crimes.

Home Secretary Nasimul Gani and senior government and law enforcement officials from six districts of the Barishal division attended the meeting.