Three platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were deployed in Tungipara, Gopalganj, on Tuesday afternoon following a series of chase-and-counter-chase clashes between police and leaders-activists of the banned Chhatra League. The deployment was confirmed in a press release issued by the BGB today.
According to the statement, the three platoons have been deployed to maintain and uphold the overall law and order situation in Gopalganj district and to ensure public safety. The BGB personnel will perform their duties in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, following the requirements and advice of the district magistrate.
36 Platoons Deployed in Industrial Areas
In a separate development on the same day, the BGB deployed 36 platoons across key locations in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure overall security in industrial areas, maintain normalcy in the law and order situation, and tackle any untoward incidents. This information was also disclosed in a BGB press release on Tuesday.
The statement said the deployed BGB members are on alert and performing their duties in coordination with local administration and police. The breakdown of the deployment includes 14 platoons in Savar and Ashulia areas of Dhaka district, 3 platoons in the capital's Mirpur area, 9 platoons in Narayanganj, and 10 platoons in various industrial zones of Gazipur. Additionally, two special patrol operations are being conducted in Narayanganj and its surrounding areas.
The press release further stated that necessary directives have been issued from the BGB headquarters to closely monitor the overall situation in the industrial areas and coordinate field-level activities.
Total 39 Platoons Deployed
According to the source reports, a total of 39 BGB platoons have been deployed across Dhaka, Gopalganj, Gazipur and Narayanganj to control the law and order situation following incidents of cocktail explosions, vandalism and arson. This includes three platoons in Gopalganj and 36 platoons in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj.
