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A total of 134 BGB platoons will be deployed in 51 constituencies across nine districts and four city corporations under the Dhaka Sector.
To support these deployments, 42 temporary base camps have been established. In addition, BGB’s specialised K-9 Dog Squad units will conduct targeted search operations.
Sector Commander of BGB Dhaka Sector Colonel SM Abul Ehsan shared the information on Saturday at a media briefing held at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur, UNB reports.
Colonel Ehsan said BGB is strictly following all directives issued by the government and the Election Commission while carrying out its election duties.
To ensure that voters can exercise their franchise in a safe and fear-free environment, BGB is working closely with other law enforcement agencies. Regular patrols and intelligence surveillance activities are ongoing at the field level, he said.
He also noted that BGB personnel have received election-specific training at multiple levels to handle any situation professionally.
During the election period, the Rapid Action Team (RAT), Quick Response Force (QRF) and Helicopter Unit will remain on standby to respond swiftly to any emergency.
For transparency, accountability and effective security, BGB will use body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, APCs and modern communication equipment during election duties.
Special monitoring cells have been set up at battalion and sector headquarters to oversee the overall election situation round the clock.
On election day, BGB will carry out mobile and static patrols, set up check posts at key locations, and conduct vehicle and suspect searches to prevent sabotage or destabilising activities, he added.