DHAKA, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS) - 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.

The armed teams are working as striking forces to ensure security and maintain law and order at 42,779 polling centres nationwide, particularly during emergency situations.

The information was disclosed today in a press release signed by Md Ashiquzzaman, Deputy Director and Public Relations Officer of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP.

As part of the coordinated security plan of the Ministry of Home Affairs, special priority has been given to polling centres in remote and risk-prone areas. 

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.

The teams are performing their duties in close coordination with the district and upazila administrations, the Bangladesh Army, police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and other law enforcement agencies.