36 Platoons of BGB Deployed in Dhaka, Two Other Districts

A total of 36 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to strengthen security in industrial zones and maintain law and order.

BGB personnel are on alert to deal with any untoward situation, including labour unrest, according to a press release issued by the force on Tuesday (November 10).

The BGB said its members were working in coordination with local administration and police.

Of the deployed personnel, 14 platoons are stationed in Savar and Ashulia in Dhaka, three in Mirpur in the capital, nine in Narayanganj and 10 in various industrial areas of Gazipur. In addition, two special patrol operations are being conducted in Narayanganj and surrounding areas.

The force has also introduced a special monitoring system to closely observe the overall situation in industrial areas and coordinate field operations.

Live video footage collected through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices is being monitored round the clock by a monitoring cell at BGB headquarters.

The BGB said patrol and surveillance operations would continue to maintain peace and order in industrial areas, ensure the safety of workers and industrial establishments, and keep public movement uninterrupted.