34 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj for security in industrial areas

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34 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in various important areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure overall security in industrial areas due to the ongoing workers' unrest for several days.

BGB Public Relations Officer Md. Shariful Islam shared this information on Monday. He said that BGB members are performing their duties in these areas to maintain law and order and prevent any kind of unpleasant situation.

The deployed BGB members are performing duties at various important locations including Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur in Dhaka district, Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial City, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail in Narayanganj, and Chandra, Kaliakoir, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambagh Kata, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna in Gazipur.

Technology-based surveillance is being carried out from the monitoring cell of the BGB headquarters in close monitoring of the situation in the industrial area and coordinating the activities of the members deployed at the field level. For this, live footage obtained through drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices is being monitored round the clock.

In addition, BGB members are performing their duties from a vigilant position in coordination with the local administration and police. The BGB said that necessary preparations and activities are continuing to maintain peace and order in the industrial area and deal with any unwanted situation.