The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced the deployment of approximately 10,000 personnel nationwide to maintain order during the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja festival. Scheduled from October 16 to 22, this security operation aims to ensure a peaceful environment for the Hindu community's primary religious celebration. According to Lt Col Md Mahbub Murshed Rahman, the BGB has implemented a comprehensive strategy involving intelligence gathering, routine patrols, and active collaboration with law enforcement and local organizers. The force will provide security coverage for 2,727 Puja mandaps across the country. Authorities are prioritizing the prevention of communal tensions and the spread of misinformation, with teams prepared to intervene rapidly should any disturbances occur during the festivities.
Source : Prothom Alo
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