Amid the ongoing labor unrest, 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in various areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain law and order and ensure security in industrial areas.
The BGB announced this information in a statement on Sunday (November 8) morning.
The notification said that BGB members have been tasked with dealing with any possible untoward situation in the industrial area and maintaining overall security.
Areas where BGB is deployed
According to a BGB notification, members are on duty in Savar, Ashulia and Mirpur areas of Dhaka. BGB is also deployed in Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Park, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail areas of Narayanganj.
In addition, BGB members are performing security duties in Chandra, Pallibidyut, Mouchak, Ambagh, Kashimpur, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha and Salna areas of Gazipur.
Direct monitoring from headquarters
Field activities and live video footage are being monitored round the clock through a technology-based system from the monitoring cell at the BGB headquarters. BGB members are also performing their duties in coordination with the local administration and police.
The BGB said that their deployment and surveillance activities will continue to maintain a safe and normal working environment in the industrial area, protect public life and property, and control the overall law and order situation.