New 'Nab-Adatala BGB' Camp Inaugurated in Naogaon's Sapahar, to Protect 111.5 Kilometres of Border

A new Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) camp has been set up in the border area of Naogaon to strengthen security and control border crime. The camp, in Baikunthapur mouza of Sapahar upazila of the district, has been named 'Nab-Adatala BGB'.

On Thursday (5 November), the camp was formally inaugurated with a ribbon cutting and flag hoisting by Brigadier General ASM Naser, PSC, G+, Region Commander of the BGB's North-West Region.

Through this BOP, under the Naogaon Battalion (16 BGB), the BGB's activities in protecting about 111.5 kilometres of border in the north-west of the district will be further strengthened, the authorities said.

At the inauguration ceremony, the region commander said BGB members are performing their duties day and night to protect the country's border and sovereignty.

He said border security is being ensured through strict surveillance, prevention of illegal infiltration, flag meetings, necessary diplomatic communication and following existing laws and regulations.

The region commander added that with the establishment of this new BOP, it will be possible to effectively tackle border crime, smuggling, drugs and human trafficking, and illegal infiltration including push-ins.

The BOP will also play an important role in maintaining peaceful coexistence in the border area, he said.