The Home Adviser highlighted that border security and monitoring of provocative content on social media are key parts of the overall security effort. Additionally, every presiding officer at polling stations in the CHT and remote areas will be provided with one armed Ansar member for personal security. The government has decided to deploy law enforcement forces in two phases ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election and referendum on February 12. Under this plan, all activities—from polling station-based security to mobile and striking force management—will be coordinated under the Returning Officer. To further ensure a fair election, joint forces will conduct area-based operations and checkpoint operations in coordination with the Law and Order Coordination Cells formed at district and upazila levels throughout the election period.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 19:20 UTC