BGB Uses Drones to Monitor Industrial Zones

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified technology-driven surveillance across major industrial zones by deploying drones, body-worn cameras and other monitoring devices alongside personnel on the ground. A total of 34 platoons were initially deployed across key industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to strengthen security. The BGB headquarters monitoring cell is using live surveillance footage to assess developments and coordinate field-level operations.

In Dhaka district, BGB personnel are stationed in Savar, Ashulia, Hemayetpur, Jirani and Jamgora. In Narayanganj, deployments cover Shibu Market, Katherpul, Jalkuri, BSCIC Industrial Estate, Chashara, Kanchpur and Shimrail.

In Gazipur, personnel are performing security duties in Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Mouchak, Ambag Kata, Bhogra Bypass, Gachha, Salna, Naojor and Kashimpur, among other important locations.

Drone surveillance and live monitoring from headquarters

A key feature of the security operation is the use of technology for real-time monitoring. The monitoring cell at BGB headquarters is continuously reviewing the overall security situation through live footage collected from drones, body-worn cameras and other improvised surveillance devices.

Drones provide an aerial view of wider industrial areas, allowing security personnel to monitor developments across multiple locations. Body-worn cameras, meanwhile, provide visual information from the perspective of personnel performing duties on the ground.

These technologies create opportunities to identify emerging security concerns, monitor developments and obtain timely information about potential disturbances, clashes or other unexpected incidents.

The headquarters monitoring cell is also coordinating the activities of deployed units. This enables closer integration between central monitoring and field-level security operations.

BGB personnel are maintaining heightened vigilance in coordination with local administrations and police. Operational preparations are also being maintained to respond to any unforeseen situation.

Security measures amid labour unrest

Several industrial areas across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj have recently witnessed worker protests and unrest over wage demands. Clashes between workers and law enforcement personnel have also been reported in some locations.

Workers have demanded a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000, according to media reports.

Against this backdrop, BGB's security measures are intended to protect industrial establishments and workers, maintain normal industrial operations and ensure uninterrupted public movement.

The technology-based monitoring system is designed not only to observe security developments but also to support timely responses to emerging situations. Patrols, surveillance and coordination among deployed units are continuing to maintain a peaceful environment across the industrial zones.

Deployment figures updated

Earlier, BGB announced the deployment on November 9, Monday, as part of efforts to maintain law and order, ensure industrial security and prevent untoward incidents amid labour unrest. The deployment figure has changed across successive announcements. Following the initial report of 34 platoons on November 9, subsequent reports cited 36 platoons on November 10 and 33 platoons in BGB's updated information on November 11. The figures therefore reflect changes in deployment over time. The latest reported figure on November 11 was 33 platoons across industrial and strategic locations in the three districts.

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