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Army deployment begins today in 62
districts to ensure peaceful holding of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections
slated for January 7 as the deployment will continue till January 10, said an
official release.
A release issued by the Defence Ministry stated that the armed
forces members will perform duties jointly with the Border Guards Bangladesh
(BGB) in the 47 bordering upazilas.
Apart from their sole deployment in 45 upazilas, the BGB members
will also be accompanied by the Coast Guards in four coastal upazilas.
Bangladesh Navy will perform duties in a total of 19 upazilas
including the coastal districts of Bhola and Barguna.
Bangladesh Air Force is also set to provide necessary helicopter
assistance to polling stations in remote hilly areas along with electoral
assistance in case of emergencies, the release added.
Special cells have been set up jointly by representatives of the
armed forces and law enforcement agencies across the country, which will remain
operational till January 10, 2024.
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