DHAKA, Jan 3, 2024 (BSS) - Army deployment began 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.

The upazilas are: Bhola Sadar, Borhan Uddin, Daulatkhan, Tajumuddin, 
Lalmohan, Char Fashion and Manpura under Bhola district, Sandwip of 
Chattogram district, Hatiya of Noakhali district, Teknaf, Kutubdia and 
Maheshkhali of Cox's Bazar district, Barguna Sadar, Amtali, Taltali, Bamna, 
Betagi and Patharghata of Barguna district and Mongla of Bagerhat district. 

More than 3,000 naval personnel and six warships have been deployed aiming to 
aid to the civil power till January 10 next.

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.