34 BGB Platoons Deployed in Industrial Belts to Prevent Unrest
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 33 platoons across critical industrial belts in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj to curb labor unrest and prevent untoward incidents. According to official updates released by the paramilitary force on November 11, personnel remain on high alert at strategically vital locations throughout the three districts. Their primary mandate is to ensure the physical security of factories, protect workers, and maintain normal law and order across the bustling manufacturing hubs.
In Dhaka district, a substantial contingent of troops has been stationed to stabilize volatile industrial zones. Specifically, nine platoons are actively patrolling Ashulia, while two platoons each have been positioned in Savar and Hemayetpur, Zirani, and the Jamgora area. Additionally, one platoon is performing security duties in the capital’s Mirpur area. These targeted deployments aim to deter potential disruptions and safeguard key economic infrastructure from sudden escalations.
Parallel security measures are underway in Gazipur and Narayanganj to maintain calm across surrounding manufacturing corridors. In Gazipur, two platoons are deployed in Palli Bidyut, with one platoon each stationed in Chandra, Mouchak, Ambag-Kata, Kashimpur, Naojor, Bhogra Bypass, Gacha, and Salna. Meanwhile, in Narayanganj, two platoons each are guarding Shibu Market-Katherpul and Jalkuri, alongside single platoons at BSCIC Industrial City, Chashara intersection, and the Kanchpur Bridge-Shimrail area.
To maximize operational effectiveness, BGB troops are conducting joint patrols and security operations in close coordination with the local administration and police. Furthermore, a specialized monitoring cell at BGB Headquarters is observing the ground situation round the clock using live video feeds from drones, body-worn cameras, and improvised surveillance devices. This real-time technological oversight allows commanders to review unfolding developments and direct immediate field responses swiftly.
This deployment follows an earlier operation on November 10, when 36 BGB platoons were mobilized across the same three districts to provide industrial protection. On that day, 14 platoons operated in Savar and Ashulia, three in Mirpur, 10 across Gazipur, and nine in Narayanganj alongside two special patrols. Through sustained vigilance and coordinated ground efforts, the force continues to keep public movement uninterrupted and preserve a peaceful industrial environment.
