24 platoons of BGB deployed in key industrial areas amid labour unrest

A total of 24 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key industrial areas of Savar-Ashulia, Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain law and order amid labour unrest over workers’ wage increases and other demands.

BGB Public Relations Officer Md Shariful Islam confirmed the deployment on Wednesday afternoon.

Of the deployed personnel, five platoons are stationed in Hemayetpur, Ashulia and Baipail in Savar; 13 in Gazipur Chowrasta, Bhogra Bypass, Porabari, the Masterbari power area, Telipara, Safipur, Chandra and Kaliakair; and six in the areas around the Narayanganj Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Chashara, Jhalukuri Bridge, the BSCIC industrial area and Kanchpur Bridge.

The BGB said its personnel were working in close coordination with the local administration and other law enforcement agencies.

Regular patrols and security operations are being conducted to maintain a peaceful environment for workers to pursue their legitimate demands, ensure smooth public movement and prevent any untoward incidents, it added.

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