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NATORE, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS) - 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.

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.