DHAKA:A total of 33 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key industrial zones and at strategic points across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure security, maintain law and order, and prevent any untoward incidents.
In Dhaka, one platoon has been deployed in Mirpur, two in Savar and Hemayetpur, two in Jirani, nine in Ashulia and two in Jamgora.
In Gazipur, one platoon each has been deployed in Chandra, Mouchak, Ambag-Kata, Kashimpur, Nawjor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna, while two platoons are stationed in Palli Bidyut.
In Narayanganj, two platoons have been deployed in Shibu Market and Kathpulpul, two in Jalkuri, one in the BSCIC Industrial Estate, one at Chashara intersection, and one at Kanchpur Bridge and Shimrail.
The deployed BGB personnel are on alert and carrying out their duties in coordination with the local administration and police to ensure security across the industrial zones.
Meanwhile, the BGB headquarters’ monitoring cell is continuously reviewing live footage received through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices. Necessary coordination among the relevant units is also being maintained through close monitoring of field operations.
The BGB said its deployment and security operations would continue to maintain a peaceful environment in the industrial areas, ensure uninterrupted operations and protect public life and property.