Dhaka:A total of 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed at key industrial areas and strategic points in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj to maintain law and order and ensure overall security.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a BGB press release issued this noon detailed the deployment, with one platoon stationed in Mirpur, two in Savar and Hemayetpur, two in Jirani, nine in Ashulia, and two in Jamgora in Dhaka.
In Gazipur, the deployment includes one platoon each in Chandra, Mouchak, Ambag-Kata, Kashimpur, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gachha, and Salna, while two platoons are positioned in the Palli Bidyut area. In Narayanganj, two platoons each have been posted in Shibu Market-Katherpul and Jalkuri, with one platoon each at BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara intersection, and Kanchpur Bridge-Shimrail area.
The BGB personnel are coordinating with local administrations and police to maintain security in these industrial zones. Additionally, the BGB Headquarters' monitoring cell is actively overseeing live footage from drones, body-worn cameras, and improvised devices to ensure effective surveillance.
Field-level activities are under close scrutiny, with necessary coordination among the concerned BGB units. The ongoing security operations aim to maintain a peaceful environment in the industrial areas, facilitate uninterrupted industrial activities, and protect public life and property.