The overall environment in Chattogram district remains peaceful and well-organized, due to the responsible roles of all stakeholders since the implementation of the electoral code of conduct.
Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Returning Officer Zahidul Islam Miah made this remark during his visit to Chattogram District Stadium on Wednesday to inspect the distribution of election materials.
Zahidul Islam stated that the security arrangements for the upcoming parliamentary election have been extensively planned.
The deputy commissioner revealed that the entire Chattogram district has been covered by tight security measures, with 40,000 law enforcement personnel and 115 judicial and executive magistrates deployed to ensure law and order.
Each magistrate is assigned a striking force, conducting continuous patrols and surveillance to monitor the situation.
As part of regular search operations, authorities have already seized certain amounts of money and are taking necessary legal actions based on intelligence.
Zahidul Islam emphasised that the primary goal of this election is not only to conduct voting and announce results but also to guarantee that every voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot in a festive and secure atmosphere, returning home safely.
Special attention is being paid to key areas, including Sitakunda and Raozan, and any potential signs of unrest are being treated with the highest priority.
As of now, the election environment in Chattogram remains calm and peaceful.
With a total of 66,82,517 registered voters in the district- 34, 83,877 male, 31,98,570 female, and 70 third-gender voters- the election will take place at 1,965 polling centres.
The district administration has assured that comprehensive security and administrativ preparations are in place at all polling stations.
