34 platoons of BGB deployed in 3 industrial hubs

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed 34 platoons in key locations in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure overall security in industrial areas amid several days of labour unrest.
BGB Public Relations Officer Md Shariful Islam disclosed the information on Monday. 

He said BGB personnel were performing duties in the areas to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward situation.

The deployed BGB personnel are stationed at various important locations, including Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur in Dhaka district; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj; and Chandra, Kaliakair, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag Kata, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna in Gazipur.

A technology-based surveillance system is being operated from a monitoring cell at the BGB headquarters to closely monitor the situation in the industrial areas and coordinate the activities of personnel deployed on the ground. Live footage obtained through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices is being monitored round the clock.