38 BGB platoons to be deployed in Dhaka sector for nat'l polls

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will deploy 38 platoons across 14 parliamentary constituencies under the Dhaka Battalion (BGB-5) to ensure law and order and a peaceful environment during the upcoming national election.

According to sources at BGB headquarters, 11 platoons will be deployed in five constituencies under the Dhaka North City Corporation, six platoons in two constituencies of Savar and Dhamrai upazilas, 13 platoons in four constituencies of Faridpur district, and eight platoons in three constituencies of Manikganj district.

In addition, specialised K-9 units will be deployed for search and security operations.

Lieutenant Colonel Taimur Hasan Khan, Commanding Officer of Dhaka Battalion (5 BGB), said the platoons will operate from 12 base camps to maintain security throughout the election period.

He urged political leaders, activists, voters and media personnel to cooperate with the force, stressing that BGB remains fully committed to political neutrality and ensuring a level playing field for all candidates.

“The primary objective is to create an environment that maximises voter participation, protects voting rights, prevents vote rigging and ensures overall election security,” he said.

BGB will support polling and post-election activities and work to maintain a neutral, safe and festive election atmosphere. During the election period, the force will perform law and order duties independently or jointly as mobile and striking units, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies.

Rapid Action Teams, helicopters and Quick Response Forces will remain on standby to respond swiftly to any emergency. BGB personnel will also be equipped with body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and other modern communication and surveillance equipment.

A dedicated monitoring cell at the battalion headquarters will operate round the clock to track election-related developments. On polling day, mobile and static patrols, check-posts, and vehicle and suspect searches will be conducted to prevent any attempts at sabotage or unrest.

BGB expressed confidence that, through coordinated efforts with the government, the Election Commission, other law enforcement agencies and the public, the 13th parliamentary election will be held in a peaceful, fair and credible manner, with public safety and trust as the top priority.