EC Secretary: President Shahabuddin approved in principle army deployment ahead of polls

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has approved in principle the deployment of troops to maintain law and order across Bangladesh ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.

However, the decision on when the army will be deployed will be taken after further discussion, EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam said on Sunday.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam met the president at Bangabhaban on Sunday morning.

The president gave his approval in principle during the meeting, said the EC secretary. He also said the president has assured all kinds of cooperation to ensure a fair and peaceful election. 

Source: UNB