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Published : 22 Jun 2026, 08:03 PM
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the decision to deploy troops in six regions of the country was prompted by what he described as an increase in the activities of the Awami League.
After meeting leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council on Monday, he said the decision was based on intelligence reports.
The minister said there were “other factors” as well but declined to disclose them.
“Some quarters are engaged in activities aimed at creating instability in the country. We have taken this decision as part of our effort to remain alert,” he said.
Salahuddin described the deployment under the “Aid to Civil Power” framework as a routine measure, rejecting suggestions of diminished confidence in police.
“The law and order has not deteriorated, but we must always remain alert,” he said.
Following violent unrest during the July movement in 2024, the Army was deployed after a curfew was imposed on Jul 19.
After the student mass uprising that toppled the Awami League government, attacks on police facilities left the force largely paralysed.
The interim administration retained the Army in law-enforcing duties and granted it magistracy powers on Sept 17.
After the BNP returned to power through the February election, troops were gradually withdrawn under a core law-and-order committee led by Salahuddin.
The withdrawal process ended on Jun 15.
However, amid fears of unrest surrounding the Awami League’s founding anniversary on Jun 23, the home ministry requested Army deployment from Jun 22 to Jun 30 in:
● Dhaka Metropolitan Area
● Chattogram Metropolitan Area
● Gazipur Metropolitan Area
● Narayanganj District
● Gopalganj District
● Faridpur District
The ministry warned of possible sabotage and disorder through illegal rallies and showdowns by Awami League, which was banned from carrying out political activities during the interim administration’s term.
