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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 33 platoons in Dhaka and adjoining industrial areas to ensure the security of garment factories and other industrial establishments amid ongoing labour unrest.
The deployment aims to maintain law and order, ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents in the industrial zones, according to a BGB press release issued on Thursday (November 5).
Of the deployed forces, three platoons have been stationed in Mirpur, 11 in Savar and Ashulia, 12 in Gazipur and seven in Narayanganj.
Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and riot control vehicles (RCVs) have also been deployed to strengthen security and respond to possible disturbances.
As part of enhanced surveillance, drones are being used for live monitoring, while BGB personnel on duty have been equipped with body-worn cameras and improvised body-worn cameras.
The BGB headquarters’ monitoring cell is overseeing and coordinating the security operations round the clock.
BGB personnel are maintaining close coordination with the local administration and police and remain on alert to ensure a peaceful environment in the industrial areas.
The force is also closely monitoring the overall situation in the areas concerned, the release said.
BGB said its operations would continue to ensure public safety, maintain a normal working environment in industrial zones and uphold law and order.