The Bangladesh Coast Guard has been deployed across coastal and riverine areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum 2026. Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq confirmed the deployment on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The force began its 28-day duty on January 18 and will continue until February 14, covering remote and critical coastal polling centers.

According to the Coast Guard, members are operating under the Western Zone in Khulna-1, Khulna-6, and Pirojpur-3 constituencies, including Dacope, Koyra, and Mathbaria upazilas. They are stationed at 66 polling centers across 16 unions. Special intelligence surveillance, drone monitoring, and regular patrols are being conducted to ensure a festive and peaceful voting environment.

The interim government has scheduled the referendum on the same day as the election to promote accountability and public welfare. The Coast Guard stated it remains vigilant to prevent violence, safeguard voters’ rights, and assist other law enforcement agencies in ensuring overall security and communal harmony in its operational areas.