BGB secures 19 fuel depots across nine districts to prevent hoarding

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed at 19 fuel depots across nine districts to prevent hoarding, maintain order in distribution, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.

According to a statement from the BGB Headquarters, the deployment on Wednesday followed directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

It cited the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, rising global oil prices, and attempts to stockpile fuel illegally as reasons for the heightened security. 

The BGB personnel are operating under the supervision of the headquarters to secure the depots.

To facilitate operations in remote locations, temporary base camps have been established, from which officers conduct continuous oversight. 

Since Wednesday morning, BGB teams have been on duty at:

•    Dhaka: 1 depot

•    Kurigram: 2 depots

•    Rangpur: 3 depots

•    Rajshahi: 3 depots

•    Sylhet: 2 depots

•    Moulvibazar: 3 depots

•    Cumilla: 3 depots

•    Brahmanbaria: 1 depot

•    Sunamganj: 1 depot

Each temporary base is led by an officer, ensuring strict implementation of administrative and security measures.

The BGB said intelligence monitoring has been intensified to counter illegal fuel stockpiling, prevent sabotage, and respond immediately to any untoward incidents. 

Coordination with depot authorities aims to maintain smooth fuel supply while restoring public confidence.

Additional border patrols, strengthened riverine operations, checkpoints, and vehicle inspections along import-export routes are being carried out to prevent cross-border fuel smuggling.

The BGB emphasised that these measures, combined with continuous surveillance, aim to safeguard the country’s fuel reserves and ensure uninterrupted distribution amid mounting regional tensions.