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‘President approves in principle army deployment ahead of polls’

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Published: 06:27, 17 December 2023

‘President approves in principle army deployment ahead of polls’

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President Md Shahabuddin has approved in principle the deployment of troops to maintain law and order across the country ahead of the 12th parliamentary election. However, the decision on when the army will be deployed will be taken after further discussion, EC secretary Md Jahangir Alam said on Sunday (17 December).

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam met the president at Bangabhaban on Sunday morning.

The president gave his approval in principle during the meeting, said the EC secretary. He also said the president has assured all kinds of cooperation to ensure a fair and peaceful election. 

Messenger/Disha