Security has been tightened along the border ahead of the 10th National Parliament Election to prevent violence at the polls.
Border Guard Bangladesh members are on high alert to prevent illegal infiltration into to the country, as security agencies suspect outsiders might create violence around the polling centres.
Lieutenant Colonel Imam Ahsan, captain of 28 BGB in Satkhira, said the EC issued an order to keep an eye on borders.
He added that a huge area was brought under a security blanket, so that no culprits would be able to transport any explosives to create violence on Election Day. Sources said less passengers are travelling through Bhomra immigration point.
Shahidul Islam, immigration officer-in-charge of Bhomra, said they have a list of criminals, and the officials have been checking every passenger’s passport, so that no criminal can escape.
CQK Mostak Ahmed, home secretary, said the Border Guard Bangladesh forces have been asked to keep alert with strict security measures in the border areas centring the 10th National Parliament Election.
The home secretary said the borders were sealed-off, but restrictions have been imposed because of the elections.