BGB rescues 122 flood-stricken Families in Bandarban
The BGB has relocated 122 water-marooned families in Bandarban to shelters. Photo: Agamir Somoy
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has rescued 122 families stranded by heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in Bandarban and relocated them to safe shelters. The rescue operation was carried out from Friday night until early Saturday morning.
The information was confirmed by a BGB press release issued on Saturday.
According to the statement, severe flooding and landslides left many families stranded and homeless in the Kraikhyong Para area on the outskirts of Bandarban district headquarters. In response, BGB personnel, led by Bandarban Sector Commander Colonel Rubayat Jamil, conducted a rescue operation. The rescued families were accommodated at Shaheed Mosharraf BGB School and Kraikhyong Para Government Primary School.
In addition to the rescue efforts, the affected families have been provided with food, safe drinking water, emergency medicines and temporary shelter. Special attention is being given to the needs of women, children, the elderly and people who are ill.
The BGB said that, alongside its responsibility for securing the country's borders, the force remains committed to protecting lives and property during natural disasters. It added that rescue operations, the provision of safe shelter and humanitarian assistance during floods, landslides and other emergencies will continue whenever needed.
