33 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to secure industrial areas

Against the backdrop of ongoing worker unrest in the ready-made garment sector, 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been deployed in the capital Dhaka and its surrounding sensitive areas to keep security in the industrial zones firm and to prevent any kind of disorder.

BGB public relations officer Md. Shariful Islam confirmed the matter on Sunday (8 November). The information was given by the BGB public relations branch.

According to the BGB, its members are on duty in Mirpur, Savar and Ashulia industrial areas of Dhaka, as well as in Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC industrial city, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj.

At the same time, a strict security ring has been set up at various strategic points in Gazipur's main industrial belt, including Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag, Kashimpur, Naozor, Bhogra Bypass, Gachha and Salna.

BGB members remain on alert to keep the law and order situation normal and to deal with any unwanted situation.

As part of round-the-clock monitoring of the law and order situation on the ground, overall security operations are being coordinated from a special monitoring cell set up at BGB headquarters, using modern surveillance technology and direct video footage.

In the interest of maintaining a peaceful environment in the industrial areas and keeping production normal, the force is performing its duties jointly, in close communication with the local civil administration and the police.

The BGB said this special security operation and strict surveillance will continue to ensure the full safety of the lives and property of the general public, protect a favourable working environment in industrial establishments, and prevent any kind of sabotage on highways and in local areas.