SSF, PGR take over security of Khaleda, Hasina
Staff Correspondent
Special Security Force (SSF) and President's Guard Regiment (PGR) yesterday morning took charge of the security of Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina's Dhanmondi residence Sudha Sadan.Similar security has also been arranged for the former prime minister Khaleda Zia. The security will be maintained by SSF and PGR until the results of the upcoming general elections are announced. SSF was deployed at Hasina's residence at 12 midnight on October 27 as the eighth parliament was dissolved, but was withdrawn just after three hours. Withdrawal of the SSF drew criticism from AL that termed it a conspiracy and abuse of power by the previous BNP government. According to the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) 281/2002, the immediate past prime minister and the leader of the opposition are to be provided equal security facilities soon after the parliament dissolves.
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Members of President's Guard Regiment along with Special Security Force (SSF) have been deployed for the security of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina at her Sudha Sadan residence in Dhaka. PHOTO: STAR |
