Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has called on army personnel to perform their election duties with professionalism, neutrality, patience, and citizen-friendly behavior. He made the appeal during a meeting at the Rajshahi Cantonment, where troops have been deployed under the 'In Aid to the Civil Power' framework for the upcoming National Election and Referendum 2026. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) provided this information to the media.

According to ISPR, the Army Chief observed the activities of deployed personnel on the ground and gave necessary directives. He also held discussions with the civil administration and attended a meeting organized by the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre (BIRC) involving senior military, divisional, and district officials, as well as representatives from various law enforcement agencies. The discussions focused on inter-agency coordination and overall security management to ensure a peaceful, neutral, and fair national election.

Senior military officers from the Army Training and Doctrine Command, the 11th Infantry Division, and Bogura Area Command, along with the Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner and other senior civil and law enforcement officials, were present at the meeting.