34 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj amid labour unrest

Thirty-four platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj amid ongoing labour unrest. The BGB shared the information in a press release on Monday (9 November).

The release said the deployment aims to ensure overall security in the industrial zones, keep the law-and-order situation normal and prevent any untoward incident.

Deployed BGB members are on duty in Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur in Dhaka district.

In Narayanganj, BGB members are stationed at several key locations, including Shibu Market, Jalkuri, the BSCIC industrial city, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail.

BGB personnel have also been deployed in Gazipur, including in Chandra, Kaliakair, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Amabag Kata, Naozor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna.

The BGB headquarters' monitoring cell is continuing technology-based surveillance to closely observe the overall situation in the industrial areas and coordinate the activities of members deployed in the field.

Live footage obtained through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices is being monitored round the clock for this purpose.

BGB members are carrying out their duties in a state of alert, in coordination with the local administration and police.

The release also said the BGB's necessary preparations and efforts remain under way to deal with any unwelcome situation and to maintain peace and order in the industrial areas.