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RAJSHAHI, Jan 30, 2026 (BSS)- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced that security measures have been strengthened in the border areas of the Rajshahi Division in view of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.

The use of modern technology has also been increased to suppress crime and keep the border situation normal. 

At the same time, discussions have been held with India's Border Security Force (BSF) to maintain stability along the border.

The information was shared here this morning at a press conference held beside the Rajshahi-Naogaon highway in front of the Rajshahi Postal Academy by BGB Rajshahi Sector Commander Colonel Syed Kamal Hossain.

He said that extensive security plans have been adopted in the areas under the responsibility of the Rajshahi Sector centering the election.

Under this sector, which covers 7 districts, 62 upazilas, and one City Corporation with a total of 37 parliamentary constituencies, 146 platoons will be deployed from 65 base camps as mobile and striking forces.

In addition, at each of the 76 Border Out Posts (BOPs), 10 striking reserve members will remain on standby. 

Overall, plans have been made to deploy more than 4,000 BGB personnel in the Rajshahi Sector for election duties, he added.

Colonel Kamal Hossain further said that helicopters will be kept ready to deal with any emergency situation during the election period, so that the Quick Response Force can reach the scene within a short time.

After the press conference, a BGB security drill was also conducted on the highway.