The Bangladesh Coast Guard announced that the force will serve as a mobile team and striking force across 39 polling centres in coastal char areas.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Dhaka Zonal Commander Md Imtiaz Hossain detailed the force’s operational timeline at the Eidgah Bazar temporary camp in Chandpur’s Sadar upazila.
He said Coast Guard personnel were deployed on 18 January and will continue their duties until 14 February, marking a 28-day security operation in coastal and riverine regions.
As part of these efforts, the force is maintaining special surveillance, regular patrols, and immediate response capabilities in 39 risky and sensitive areas.
Th centres include 17 centres in Narayanganj and 22 across the Matlab North, Sadar, and Haimchar upazilas of Chandpur. The zonal commander emphasised that these measures aim to foster a festive voting atmosphere.
He said that the force is actively engaging with citizens of all ages and professions to encourage “Yes” votes in the referendum as part of the vision to build a “New Bangladesh.”
In addition to maintaining law and order, the Bangladesh Coast Guard remains prepared to suppress violence and guarantee the voting rights of the general public.
“The Bangladesh Coast Guard is committed to the nation to create an environment for a free, fair, and neutral election,” Imtiaz said.
The briefing was attended by Chandpur Station Commander Shawkat Ahmed and Platoon Commander (Ibrahimpur Station) Lt Commander Rafael Manowar Utshab, among others.
Following the event, Coast Guard members conducted awareness campaigns at Eidgah Bazar, distributing leaflets and using loudspeakers to inform the public about the upcoming election and referendum.
