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

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 34 platoons across key industrial areas in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure security, maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

The deployed personnel are on duty in several important locations in Dhaka district, including Savar, Ashulia, Hemayetpur, Jirani and Jamgara.

In Narayanganj, BGB members are stationed in Shibu Market, Katherpul, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail.

In Gazipur, they are deployed in Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag Kata, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, Salna, Naojor and Kashimpur, among other areas.

The BGB personnel are maintaining a high state of alert and working in coordination with the local administration and other law enforcement agencies to deal with any eventuality.

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Meanwhile, the BGB headquarters is continuing technology-based surveillance through its monitoring cell to keep the situation under constant watch and coordinate field operations.

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