Dhaka:Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 34 platoons in key industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj. This move aims to ensure security amid ongoing workers' unrest, maintain law and order, and prevent any untoward situations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BGB personnel are stationed at significant locations, including Savar, Ashulia, and Mirpur in Dhaka; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur, and Shimrail in Narayanganj; as well as Chandra, Kaliakair, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag Kata, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, and Salna in Gazipur.
The BGB Headquarters' monitoring cell is utilizing technology-based surveillance to oversee the overall situation in these industrial zones and coordinate the deployed personnel's activities. Live footage from drones, body-worn cameras, and other surveillance devices is monitored round the clock as part of the security measures.
The BGB personnel are maintaining heightened alertness in coordination with the local administration and police. The necessary preparedness and operational activities of the force are ongoing to address any unexpected situations and maintain peace and order in the industrial areas.