BGB foils push-in attempts of about 70 people in 15 days along Barlekha-Juri border
Members of the 52 BGB Battalion have foiled attempts to push in about 70 people into Bangladesh through the border areas of Barlekha and Juri upazilas in Moulvibazar over the past 15 days.
The push-in attempts have recently been made at night and at dawn, amid the winter fog, through remote hilly areas and border stretches adjoining dense forests.
According to the BGB, the attempts could be thwarted through swift action, close surveillance and cooperation from local people.
BGB sources said surveillance was stepped up in the areas concerned as soon as information about the push-in attempts came in, and patrolling along the border was intensified.
On Monday (November 9), Lieutenant Colonel Ataur Rahman Sujon, commander of the 52 BGB Battalion, said the BGB is on the highest alert to prevent any kind of illegal infiltration across the border.
He said attempts to push in about 70 people into Bangladesh had been foiled over the past 15 days.
The border situation is being monitored through drone cameras, intelligence information and modern surveillance technology, and day-and-night patrolling has been intensified.
The battalion commander also said the 52 BGB is firmly committed to protecting the country's sovereignty, ensuring border security and upholding the national interest.
