Staff Reporter:
Around 560,000 members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) are fully prepared to perform election duties at 42,766 polling stations across the country as part of a major national campaign to ensure election security.
According to a press release issued yesterday signed by Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Deputy Direc-tor and Public Relations Officer Md. Ashiquzzaman, a balanced mix of new and experienced mem-bers has been deployed at every polling center to enhance operational effectiveness, stability, and on-the-spot decision-making at the field level.
Modern technology is also being used to ensure transparency in deployment, food management, and allowance distribution. The force’s own software system is being used to manage pre-election deployment, provide food during duty, and ensure transparent payment and monitoring of election duty allowances directly into members’ accounts. This system is expected to reduce external influ-ence and boost professional motivation.
The initiative aims to ensure a safe, free, and fair election through professionalism, impartiality, and technology-driven management, the release added.
Emphasis has been placed on improving members’ skills and capabilities through timely and struc-tured training programs.
To strengthen election security, about 250,000 members have received intensive basic training through village-based VDP programs, upazila and thana-level Ansar Company Commander train-ing, as well as advanced and youth leadership initiatives.
