Brigadier General Muhammad Romeo Nawreen Khan, commander of the Bangladesh Army, stated that the army will act firmly against anyone attempting to obstruct the electoral process. Speaking on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in Barishal during a military capability demonstration exercise, he emphasized that the army performs its assigned duties with complete neutrality and professionalism. Ensuring voter safety and maintaining a peaceful environment for fair elections remain the army’s main objectives.

Khan explained that the army’s 7th Infantry Division has been deployed across all districts of the Barishal Division, as well as in Madaripur and Bagerhat, alongside other law enforcement agencies to ensure free and impartial elections and referendums. He added that reserve forces could be airlifted by helicopter if necessary, and that the army is always ready to conduct such operations nationwide. He urged citizens to vote freely to advance the country’s democratic progress.

The exercise, supervised by the 7th Infantry Division, simulated emergency responses and coordination during elections and referendums. Senior officials from the Barishal Division, district administration, and law enforcement agencies attended the event.