Security tightened across CHT

Members of the Bangladesh Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Police, Ansar and other law enforcement agencies are working in close coordination to maintain peace, public safety and stability across the three districts of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT).

Security has been further strengthened in Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari ahead of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9 to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure public safety.

During a recent visit to different parts of the CHT, local residents told BSS that the region has remained largely peaceful due to the coordinated efforts of the army, law enforcement agencies and the civil administration. They said surveillance has been intensified to prevent sabotage and other subversive activities.

Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner Md Anwar Sadat said the security forces are fully prepared to deal with any situation.
"The Bangladesh Army, Police, BGB and other relevant agencies are working in close coordination to maintain law and order," he said.

The deputy commissioner said the district administration has been holding regular meetings with representatives of different ethnic communities to strengthen communal harmony.

He alleged that some extremist groups occasionally attempt to destabilise the region by spreading misinformation, but said such efforts are being effectively countered through the vigilance of the law enforcement agencies.

Local residents said armed clashes sometimes occur among regional groups over establishing dominance, disrupting normal life and occasionally causing civilian casualties. However, they added that intensified surveillance and joint operations have helped keep such incidents under control.

Additional Superintendent of Police of Khagrachhari Md Mizanur Rahman said the army, police, BGB and other law enforcement agencies are maintaining close coordination to uphold law and order in the district.

Describing Khagrachhari as a major tourist destination, he said security has been reinforced to ensure the safety of visitors.
"The district police are conducting regular cyber patrols, while joint operations are being carried out whenever necessary. No extremist or terrorist activities or acts of provocation will be tolerated here," he said.

Khagrachhari Hill District Council Chairman Shefalika Tripura said the army, BGB, police, Ansar and other agencies have been carrying out their responsibilities sincerely to preserve peace and harmony in the hill region.�"BSS