Election Campaigning Begins Thursday Amid Tight Security Nationwide
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Campaigning for the 13th National Parliamentary Election will officially begin on Thursday, with candidates launching door-to-door outreach, rallies, public meetings and street gatherings. Law enforcement agencies have tightened security nationwide amid concerns over clashes, violence and the use of muscle power.
Campaigning for candidates contesting the 13th National Parliamentary Election will begin across Bangladesh on Thursday, marking the start of formal political activities ahead of the polls.
As part of the campaign, candidates from different political parties will engage in door-to-door outreach, public meetings, rallies and street gatherings. However, maintaining law and order during this period has been identified as a major challenge by law enforcement agencies.
Police and intelligence agencies have warned of possible clashes among rival candidates and supporters, along with risks of violence and the display of muscle power, including the use of illegal weapons. Drawing on experiences from previous elections, authorities have heightened surveillance and completed extensive security preparations.
Police officials said all personnel deployed for election duty have received necessary training. Operations against illegal weapons have been intensified, while individuals with criminal records who were recently released from prison are being kept under close monitoring. Law enforcement agencies are also maintaining regular communication with political parties and issuing preventive directives.
Nearly 900,000 members of law enforcement agencies will be deployed throughout the election period. This includes around 150,000 police personnel, 555,958 Ansar and Village Defence Force members, 37,453 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members, nearly 100,000 armed forces personnel, about 8,000 Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members, 5,000 Navy personnel, 3,500 Coast Guard members, and 13,000 Fire Service personnel. Drones are also being used for aerial surveillance.
Associate Professor Dr Touhidul Haque of Dhaka University’s Institute of Social Welfare and Research said all stakeholders must remain on maximum alert from the first day of campaigning and stressed strict enforcement of the election code of conduct.
Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Khondaker Rafiqul Islam said law enforcement activities are being carried out under a specific security plan to ensure a fair election. He noted that visible policing has been increased to build public confidence, body-worn cameras will be used at high-risk polling centres, and dog squads will be deployed. Police headquarters will centrally monitor all election-related activities, while field-level officers have been instructed to prioritise ground presence over desk work to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful vote.
As part of the campaign, candidates from different political parties will engage in door-to-door outreach, public meetings, rallies and street gatherings. However, maintaining law and order during this period has been identified as a major challenge by law enforcement agencies.
Police and intelligence agencies have warned of possible clashes among rival candidates and supporters, along with risks of violence and the display of muscle power, including the use of illegal weapons. Drawing on experiences from previous elections, authorities have heightened surveillance and completed extensive security preparations.
Police officials said all personnel deployed for election duty have received necessary training. Operations against illegal weapons have been intensified, while individuals with criminal records who were recently released from prison are being kept under close monitoring. Law enforcement agencies are also maintaining regular communication with political parties and issuing preventive directives.
Nearly 900,000 members of law enforcement agencies will be deployed throughout the election period. This includes around 150,000 police personnel, 555,958 Ansar and Village Defence Force members, 37,453 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members, nearly 100,000 armed forces personnel, about 8,000 Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members, 5,000 Navy personnel, 3,500 Coast Guard members, and 13,000 Fire Service personnel. Drones are also being used for aerial surveillance.
Associate Professor Dr Touhidul Haque of Dhaka University’s Institute of Social Welfare and Research said all stakeholders must remain on maximum alert from the first day of campaigning and stressed strict enforcement of the election code of conduct.
Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Khondaker Rafiqul Islam said law enforcement activities are being carried out under a specific security plan to ensure a fair election. He noted that visible policing has been increased to build public confidence, body-worn cameras will be used at high-risk polling centres, and dog squads will be deployed. Police headquarters will centrally monitor all election-related activities, while field-level officers have been instructed to prioritise ground presence over desk work to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful vote.
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