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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to take stronger measures to prevent smuggling, drug trafficking, push-ins and border killings.
He made the call on Monday (31 August) when BGB Director General Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.
The President praised the BGB for its role in protecting the country’s borders and stressed the importance of the force in combating smuggling, drugs and human trafficking.
During the meeting, the BGB chief congratulated the President on assuming office and briefed him on the force’s overall activities, including measures to strengthen border surveillance through advanced drones and modern technologies.
President Mirza Fakhrul praised the BGB’s initiative to introduce modern technology for border security and assured the force of his support.
The President’s secretaries and other senior officials concerned were present during the meeting.