Over 5.5 lakh Ansar men to be deployed in upcoming election: Home AdviserHome Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) The adviser said a total of 555,958 Ansar-VDP members will be deployed at 42,766 polling stations during the elections, with 13 members assigned to each centre. In addition, 1,191 Ansar Battalion striking force teams, comprising 11,910 members, will be deployed nationwide to strengthen overall election security. The Home Adviser instructed Ansar members to strictly avoid any immoral, biased or irresponsible conduct that could disrupt or influence the electoral process. They included 15 officers of the 41st BCS Ansar Cadre, 88 Upazila Trainers, 1,100 members of the 26th Ansar Battalion and 2,124 members of the 27th Ansar Battalion.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 12, 2026 08:14 UTC