24 Platoons of BGB Deployed in Industrial Areas Amid Worker Unrest

Amid worker unrest created by garment workers' demands including a wage increase, 24 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed to maintain a peaceful environment in industrial areas.

The BGB members have been deployed in important areas of Savar-Ashulia, Gazipur and Narayanganj. They are on duty to ensure the safety of workers and the general public and to keep normal activities of industrial factories running.

BGB Public Relations Officer Md Sharifull Islam gave this information on Wednesday (4 November) at noon.

According to the information provided by the BGB, five platoons are deployed in Savar's Hemayetpur, Ashulia and Baipail areas.

Thirteen platoons have been deployed in Gazipur's Chowrasta, Bhogra Bypass, Porabari, Masterbari Bidyut area, Telipara, Safipur, Chandra and Kaliakair areas.

In addition, six platoons of BGB are on duty in Narayanganj's Deputy Commissioner's office, Chashara, Jhalkuri Bridge, BSCIC industrial area and Kanchpur Bridge areas.

The deployed BGB members are working in coordination with the local administration and other law enforcement agencies. Regular patrols and security activities are being carried out.

The BGB said the purpose of the deployment is to maintain a peaceful environment for realising workers' just demands, ensure unhindered movement of the public and prevent any untoward situation.

The force also said its members are performing their duties with professionalism, restraint and responsibility, giving the highest importance to the safety of workers, industrial establishments and the general public.