A total of 36 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh have been deployed in key areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure overall security in industrial zones, maintain law and order, and deal with any untoward situations. The deployed BGB personnel are maintaining a heightened state of alert and performing their duties in coordination with local administration and police. The BGB Media Directorate disclosed the information on Tuesday.
Of the deployed forces, 14 platoons are stationed in Savar and Ashulia in Dhaka district, three in Mirpur in the capital, nine in Narayanganj and 10 in various industrial areas of Gazipur. Additionally, two special patrol operations are being conducted in Narayanganj and adjoining areas.
To closely monitor the overall situation in industrial zones and coordinate field operations, the monitoring cell at BGB headquarters is continuously reviewing live footage collected through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices.
BGB patrol and surveillance operations are continuing to maintain peace and order in industrial areas, ensure the safety of workers and industrial establishments, and keep public movement uninterrupted.
Why it matters
The deployment of 36 BGB platoons aims to safeguard major industrial areas and maintain public order across Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj.