Savar: Director General of the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, announced that over 5.50 lakh members of the force will be deployed to ensure security during the upcoming parliamentary elections. He shared this information while addressing reporters after a view-exchange meeting held at Gokulnagar High School in Ashulia, Savar, marking the inauguration of the basic training's third phase for Ansar VDP.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mahmud stated that the polling stations are yet to be determined, as the election schedule has not been released. Nevertheless, preparations for the election are already in progress. Since August 5, 2024, the entire force has been undergoing restructuring with an emphasis on recruiting young members. Over the past year and a half, between 1.5 to 2 lakh young men aged 18 to 25 have been recruited and trained, with their training expected to conclude by December.
The training program, organized by the Savar Upazila Ansar and VDP office, includes participation from around 100 men and women. Key figures present at the event included Dhaka Range Deputy Director Ashraful Alam, Dhaka District Commandant Mohammad Mostaq Ahmed, Dhaka Assistant Commandant Rashidul Hasan Jon, and Savar Upazila Ansar-VDP Officer Anisur Rahman.