16 platoons of BGB deployed for peaceful Sherpur-3 by-election

A total of 16 platoons of Border Guard
Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the Sherpur-3 (Sribardi-Jhenaigati)
constituency to maintain law and order ahead of the parliamentary by-election
scheduled for April 9.
The deployment
follows directives from the Bangladesh Election Commission to ensure that the
election is conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
According to
officials, BGB personnel will remain on duty for a total of eight days - five
days prior to the election, on election day, and two days after - continuing their
operations until April 11.
Their responsibilities include patrolling
and assisting in maintaining overall security across the constituency.
The deployment is
being carried out under the supervision of the BGB's Mymensingh Sector, with
operational management by Mymensingh Battalion (39 BGB).
Four base camps
have already been established in Sribardi and Jhenaigati upazilas, and BGB
members have begun performing their assigned duties.
Given that the
Sherpur-3 constituency is located along a border area, security measures have
been further strengthened.
BGB personnel stationed at the border are also providing necessary support to
ensure a stable environment during the election period.
BGB officials
emphasised that the force routinely assists the civil administration in
maintaining internal law and order.
For this election,
BGB members will work in coordination with other law enforcement agencies to
facilitate a smooth voting process.
Authorities
expressed confidence that, through the joint efforts of all security agencies,
voters in the Sherpur-3 constituency will be able to cast their ballots without
disruption, ensuring a credible and peaceful election.
The by-election
was initially scheduled for 12 February but was postponed following the
death of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Nuruzzaman Badal.
The rescheduled
polling will now take place on 9 April, as per the revised election timetable.
















