Dhaka:A total of 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in various industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj in response to ongoing worker unrest. The deployment, which took place on Sunday, aims to ensure security in these industrial zones and manage any potential untoward situations.
According to United News of Bangladesh, BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam stated that the BGB personnel are actively performing their duties in several key areas. These include Savar, Ashulia, and Mirpur in Dhaka; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur, and Shimrail in Narayanganj; as well as Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambagh, Kashimpur, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, and Salna in Gazipur.
The BGB units are working in coordination with the local administration and police to maintain vigilance. The headquarters' monitoring cell is utilizing technology-based systems to oversee field operations and provide live footage monitoring around the clock.
The BGB's deployment and surveillance efforts are set to continue in order to ensure the overall security of the industrial areas, safeguard public life and property, and maintain a normal working environment, Shariful added.