Lieutenant Colonel A K M Zakaria Kadir, commander of the 28 Battalion Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Sunamganj, stated that the force will play an active role in ensuring a peaceful election environment, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding citizens’ voting rights. He made the remarks during a press briefing with local journalists at the battalion’s conference room on Wednesday morning.

He explained that motivational and awareness programs are being conducted to increase public confidence and voter participation. The BGB will operate as a mobile striking force in coordination with the Bangladesh Army and other law enforcement agencies. Given Sunamganj’s haor-surrounded and remote geography, the commander noted that election duties there are particularly challenging. To address this, BGB units will patrol both road and river routes and coordinate with local administration for necessary transport support.

According to the commander, three battalions under Sylhet will deploy 55 BGB platoons across 23 upazilas in 10 parliamentary constituencies of Sylhet and Sunamganj. BGB will independently manage election duties in six border upazilas and jointly operate with other forces in the remaining areas.