14 platoons of BGB deployed in Natore ahead of polls

National Desk :

Fourteen platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across Natore district to maintain law and order during the upcoming 13th Parliamentary Election and referendum.
BGB personnel have been assigned to duty throughout the election period in coordination with the Army and other law enforcement agencies to ensure peaceful polling in the district’s four parliamentary constituencies, reports BSS.
According to official sources, two platoons of the BGB have been stationed at each of the seven upazila base camps in the district.
The force is primarily operating as a mobile and striking unit to respond swiftly to any untoward situation.
BGB members are using modern technology, including body-worn cameras and drones, while carrying out their duties.
In addition, the BGB’s Rapid Action Team and Quick Response Force, along with helicopters, have been kept on standby to deal with any emergency during the elections.
Commander of the BGB-53 Chapainawabganj Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Mustafizur Rahman said that BGB members would continue to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution and the law, placing the highest importance on maintaining public trust and confidence.