Published: 01:43 AM, 23 June 2026
Army deployed with magistracy powers in 6 districts ahead of AL's founding anniv
The government has deployed army personnel with magistracy powers in six districts from June 22 to 30 to prevent any potential acts of sabotage surrounding the June 23 founding anniversary of Awami League which is facing ban on its activities.
The Home Ministry sent a letter to the deputy commissioners of six districts-Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Faridpur, Gopalganj and Chattogram- in this regard.
The decision was taken amid concerns that Awami League and its affiliated organizations may attempt to stage processions, showdowns and other activities that could disrupt the law-and-order situation.
According to a letter, there is a possibility of sabotage and disorder through unlawful programs organized by various banned political groups across the country.
Such activities could deteriorate the overall law-and-order situation and cause significant loss of life and property, it said.
In view of the situation, the ministry instructed the authorities concerned to take necessary preparations for deploying the required number of army personnel under the "In Aid to Civil Power" provision in Dhaka, Chattogram and Gazipur metropolitan areas as well as Narayanganj, Gopalganj and Faridpur districts.
The army will remain deployed in the designated areas until June 30 to help maintain public order, ensure public safety and protect lives and property.
The Home Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Monday.
The government began a phased withdrawal of army personnel from across the country on April 6 after they were deployed nationwide after August 5, 2024.
Meanwhile, the government deployed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in five districts to maintain law and order.
The move comes ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose activities are banned. Police issued a nationwide alert two days ago.
The BGB announced the deployment in a statement on Monday.
"On the instruction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, BGB members have been deployed in Cox's Bazar, Madaripur, Sherpur, Gazipur and Moulvibazar districts to maintain internal law and order and tackle possible security risks," the statement said.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the decision to deploy troops in six regions of the country was prompted by what he described as an increase in the activities of the Awami League.
After meeting leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council on Monday, he said the decision was based on intelligence reports.
The minister said there were "other factors" as well but declined to disclose them.
"Some quarters are engaged in activities aimed at creating instability in the country. We have taken this decision as part of our effort to remain alert," he said.
Salahuddin described the deployment under the "Aid to Civil Power" framework as a routine measure, rejecting suggestions of diminished confidence in police.
