BGB deploys 34 platoons to secure Dhaka industrial zones
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Border Guard Bangladesh’s (BGB) 34 platoons are deployed on Monday in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj to ensure the security of industrial zones.
BGB Headquarters confirmed the matter and said the decision was taken for overall security in industrial areas surrounding ongoing labor unrest.
The deployed BGB members are performing their duties at various key locations, including Savar, Ashulia, and Mirpur in Dhaka District; Shibu Market, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur, and Shimrail in Narayanganj; and Chandra, Kaliakair, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambagh Kata, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, and Salna in Gazipur.
To closely monitor the overall situation in industrial zones and coordinate field-level activities of deployed personnel, technology-driven surveillance from the BGB Headquarters Monitoring Cell remains ongoing.
BGB informed that live footage obtained via drones and body-worn cameras is being monitored round the clock for this purpose. BGB members are carrying out their duties on high alert in coordination with local administration and police.
