BGB deployed in 5 districts ahead of Awami League anniversary amid security concerns

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in five
districts amid fears of possible violence tomorrow (23 June), the anniversary
of the activities-banned Awami League.
The districts are Cox's Bazar,
Madaripur, Sherpur, Gazipur and Moulvibazar. BGB Public Relations Officer Md
Shariful Islam confirmed the deployment in a statement issued today (22 June).
The decision was made under
instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs to help maintain internal law
and order and address potential security threats, reads the statement.
BGB personnel will carry out duties in coordination with district
administrations and law enforcement agencies from Monday evening until 30 June.
The statement adds that BGB members
will remain on standby across other districts and can be deployed immediately
if required.
Earlier, the government ordered the
deployment of the army in several metropolitan areas and districts due to
concerns over possible subversive activities by activists of the Awami League.
The areas under army deployment
include Dhaka, Chattogram and Gazipur Metropolitan areas, as well as
Narayanganj, Gopalganj, and Faridpur districts.
















