34 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj industrial areas

A total of 34 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in key industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure security and maintain law and order amid ongoing labour unrest.

The deployment aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain normalcy in the industrial zones, according to a press release issued on Monday.

BGB personnel are performing duties at several important locations, including Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur in Dhaka; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj; and Chandra, Kaliakair, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag Kata, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna in Gazipur.

The BGB headquarters is maintaining technology-based surveillance through its monitoring cell to closely observe the overall situation in the industrial areas and coordinate the activities of deployed personnel on the ground.

Live footage from drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices is being monitored round the clock as part of the surveillance efforts.

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BGB personnel are maintaining a high state of alert in coordination with the local administration and police.

The force's preparations and operations are continuing to deal with any unforeseen situation and maintain peace and order in the industrial areas.