STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday directed troops deployed in aid of civil authorities to maintain strict neutrality, professionalism, and restraint as the country prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum.

The army chief visited Patuakhali and Khulna to review the overall law and order situation ahead of the polls and to inspect army personnel deployed under the “in aid to the civil power” arrangement.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the update in a press release yesterday.

During the visit, he observed the activities of deployed troops on the A

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