BGB steps up patrols across 198km Kurigram frontier to stop infiltration

Border guards intensify round-the-clock patrols and intelligence surveillance at key points

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has tightened its vigil along the nearly 198-km stretch of the frontier in Kurigram to prevent drug smuggling, trafficking, and illegal infiltration.

The Kurigram-22 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion took the measure on Thursday morning to ensure overall border security, citing political instability within India, said its commanding officer Lt Col Md Mahbub-ul-Haq.

The frontier force says it has increased special patrols and intelligence activities alongside regular duties to tackle any unpleasant situations and prevent illicit cross-border movements.

Every Border Outpost (BOP) under the battalion is conducting seamless day-and-night patrols.

Vital points along the border are under heightened surveillance.

The BGB remains on “maximum alert” to monitor any suspicious movements and handle developing situations.

Lt Col Mahbub said the force remained committed to its “zero tolerance” policy against smuggling and illegal infiltration while protecting the country’s sovereignty.

It will continue its operations to maintain peace and security along the border, he added.