A total of 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in industrial zones and key strategic points across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents.
The information was disclosed in a BGB press release issued on Wednesday.
According to the release, in Dhaka, one platoon has been deployed in Mirpur, two in Savar and Hemayetpur, two in Jirani, nine in Ashulia and two in Jamgara.
In Gazipur, one platoon has been deployed in Chandra, two in Palli Bidyut, one in Mouchak, one in Ambag-Kata, one in Kashimpur, one in Naojor, one in Bhogra Bypass, one in Gacha and one in Salna.
In Narayanganj, two platoons have been deployed at Shibu Market and Katherpul, two in Jalkuri, one at the BSCIC Industrial Estate, one at Chashara intersection and one in the Kanchpur Bridge and Shimrail areas.
Meanwhile, a monitoring cell at BGB headquarters is maintaining round-the-clock surveillance using live footage from drones, body-worn cameras and other specialised equipment.
The release added that field operations are being closely monitored and coordination among the relevant units is ongoing.
