BNP hartal: 12 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka

Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital to maintain law and order and strengthen security as BNP observes dawn to dusk strike acros the country.

BGB members are patrolling different areas of the capital, especially in Kakrail, Paltan and Motijheel areas.

Some Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members are seen patrolling in Dhaka on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter.

Earlier, ten platoons of BGB were deployed in the capital to control the heated situation centred around BNP and Awami League rallies and 11 platoons were deployed at night to maintain law and order.