34 platoons of BGB deployed to secure industrial areas

A total of 34 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed at key locations across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to prevent disorder and deal with any untoward incidents in industrial areas.

BGB personnel are maintaining heightened vigilance to contain labour unrest and maintain overall law and order.

BGB Public Relations Officer Md Shariful Islam confirmed the deployment on Saturday (November 14).

According to BGB sources, personnel have been deployed in Savar, Ashulia, Hemayetpur, Jirani and Jamgora in Dhaka district. They are also on duty in Shibu Market, Katherpul, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj.

In Gazipur, BGB personnel have been stationed at several key locations, including Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambagan Kata, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, Salna, Naojor and Kashimpur.

The BGB public relations officer said its personnel were carrying out their duties in coordination with local administrations and other law enforcement agencies. They remain on alert to respond to any unexpected situation in the industrial areas.

He further said a special monitoring cell at BGB headquarters was overseeing developments in the industrial zones around the clock and coordinating field operations.

Real-time footage from the field is being monitored through drones, body-worn cameras and other technology-based surveillance systems, enabling the force to gather information quickly and take necessary action.