A total of 1,191 striking teams of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) have been deployed across the country to perform field-level duties during the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum, said a press release. Two Ansar Battalion striking teams have been deployed in each upazila and one in each district, with their activities being monitored round the clock from district, range and headquarters control rooms. To strengthen election security, a modern digital framework has been introduced. Under this system, one member from each striking team is serving as a responder on the 'Election Security App' to ensure rapid response and effective coordination. According to the press release, the Ansar Battalion striking teams will remain active during the pre-election, election day and post-election phases until February 14 and will remain prepared to prevent any untoward incidents.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 11, 2026 23:16 UTC