BGB provides free healthcare to 500 border residents in Panchagarh

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Saturday provided free medical treatment and medicines to nearly 500 underprivileged people living in the border areas of Panchagarh as part of its humanitarian outreach programme.
The Panchagarh Battalion (18 BGB) organised the medical camp at the Dhamurhat Adarsha Girls' High School ground under the Giragaon Border Outpost (BOP) in Dhamur Union of Atwari upazila.
Thakurgaon Sector Commander Colonel Mohammad Suruj Mia attended the programme as the chief guest, according to a BGB press release issued on Saturday.
The initiative aimed to improve access to healthcare for marginalised border residents, particularly during the monsoon season when seasonal diseases become more common and medical services are often less accessible. A team of experienced physicians provided free treatment to around 500 women, men and children, while essential medicines were distributed according to patients' needs, the release said.
Speaking at the programme, Colonel Suruj Mia said BGB, alongside safeguarding the country's independence, sovereignty and borders, continues to perform its duties professionally to prevent cross-border crimes, including smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking and arms smuggling.
He said the force also remains committed to improving the living standards of border communities through humanitarian initiatives, including disaster response, relief distribution, free healthcare services and educational support.
Panchagarh Civil Surgeon, local public representatives, journalists, distinguished persons and BGB officials attended the programme, the release added.