Armed forces deployment starts
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.