A mock drill was conducted in various areas of Chakaria upazila under the Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria–Pekua) constituency to identify and mitigate potential risks ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referendum. The exercise took place on Tuesday, February 10, following a coordination meeting at the office of the Assistant Returning Officer and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO). The meeting, chaired by UNO Shahin Delwar, was attended by Major Maruful Islam of the Bangladesh Army’s 39 BST, Chakaria Police Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Monir Hossain, and officials from BGB, Ansar, and election authorities.

Following the meeting, officials jointly observed the field drill aimed at ensuring smooth and peaceful voting. According to OC Monir Hossain, all necessary preparations have been completed by the local administration and law enforcement agencies for the February 12 election and referendum. Security measures include installing CCTV cameras at 130 polling centers across Chakaria and equipping security personnel with body-worn cameras.

Officials stated that the mock drill will help authorities respond swiftly and effectively to any situation that may arise at polling centers during the election.