Bangladesh deploys troops to maintain order during elections

DHAKA, Dec. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh troops have begun to deploy across the country as part of beefed up security measures to hold parliamentary polls slated for Jan. 5.

The Bangladesh Election Commission on Dec. 20 announced to deploy troops for 15 days from Dec. 26 as part of beefed up security measures to hold the parliamentary polls.

Sources said tens of thousands of troops are being deployed across Bangladesh.