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Law enforcement agencies instructed to complete election preparations by December: Shafiqul

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed law enforcement agencies to complete all the necessary preparations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election by December.

The information was shared by the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, at a press conference held on Wednesday at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

The CA’s Press Wing said the briefing was organised to inform the public about the developments regarding the national election.

At the briefing, Shafiqul stated that the Chief Adviser has instructed that all preparations related to the upcoming election be completed by December. He emphasised that the deadline for finishing all preparations is within this timeframe.

He added that the preparations involve several important aspects, including the recruitment and training of 17,000 new members across law enforcement agencies such as the Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Coast Guard.

The Chief Adviser has directed that their recruitment and training should be completed within the specified period.

The Press Secretary also warned that as the election approaches, there may be attempts to create unrest to destabilise the law and order situation.

In response, the Chief Adviser has ordered the law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the law in the coming months to ensure a peaceful and secure election environment, he stated.  

Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Senior Assistant Press Secretary Ahmad Foyez were also present at the press briefing. 

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