Chief Adviser Directs Armed Forces to Ensure Election Security

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the chiefs of the three armed services to take all necessary measures to ensure flawless security ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election, scheduled for the first half of February.

He issued the directives during a meeting with Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hasan, and Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mahmud Khan at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday evening.

National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman was also present.

Professor Yunus praised the armed forces for their vital role in maintaining national security and law and order over the past 15 months. He reaffirmed the interim government’s commitment to holding a free, fair, impartial, and peaceful election in a festive atmosphere.

The chiefs of the three services briefed the Chief Adviser on the military’s preparedness for the polls.

According to the plan, 90,000 army personnel, 2,500 navy personnel, and a contingent of air force members will be deployed nationwide to support law enforcement and maintain order. One company of soldiers will be stationed in each upazila.

The service chiefs also invited the Chief Adviser to attend the Armed Forces Day celebrations on 21 November.