Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 33 platoons in various industrial zones across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain law and order, ensure overall security and prevent any untoward incidents amid ongoing labour unrest.
The BGB confirmed the deployment in a statement issued on Sunday morning (November 8).
The deployed personnel are performing security duties in Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur in Dhaka; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj; and Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag, Kashimpur, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gachha and Salna in Gazipur.
Meanwhile, the BGB headquarters is continuously monitoring field-level operations and live footage through its monitoring cell using technology-based systems. Deployed personnel are also maintaining close coordination with local administrations and police while remaining on alert.
The BGB said its deployment and surveillance operations would continue to maintain a safe and normal working environment in industrial zones, protect public life and property, and ensure overall security.
-MT