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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 36 platoons in key areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain security and prevent any untoward incidents, including labour unrest, in industrial zones.
The deployed personnel are maintaining a vigilant presence in coordination with local administrations and police, BGB Public Relations Officer Md Shariful Islam confirmed on Tuesday (November 10).
He said 14 platoons had been deployed in Savar and Ashulia in Dhaka district, three in Mirpur in the capital, nine in Narayanganj and 10 in different industrial areas of Gazipur.
In addition, two special patrol operations are being conducted in Narayanganj and surrounding areas.
Shariful Islam said the BGB headquarters’ monitoring cell was continuously monitoring live footage from drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices to closely observe the situation in industrial areas and coordinate field operations.
BGB patrols and surveillance activities are continuing to maintain law and order, ensure the safety of workers and industrial establishments, and keep public movement uninterrupted.