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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui on Tuesday asked the BGB members to firmly thwart any attempt to carry out sabotage, violence or create chaos during the election. The BGB DG came up with the instruction while exchanging views with BGB personnel during his visit to several election base camps in the capital and its adjoining areas. The BGB chief visited election base camps set up at Mugda Ideal School and College and Uttara Haji Camp in Dhaka and Tongi BGB camp in Gazipur. During his visits, he observed the overall preparedness of BGB, the law and order and security arrangements. He also inquired about the plans taken to ensure election security and provided necessary guidelines for their proper implementation. The BGB DG directed members to perform their election duties with the highest level of professionalism, dedication and neutrality. “No negligence in maintaining law and order would be tolerated,” he said. He also urged all personnel to remain highly vigilant. BGB asked to avoid lethal weapons during election duty To ensure that voters can cast their ballots in a peaceful and fear-free environment, The BGB chief asked for the setting up of check posts, along with search operations, to maintain a congenial atmosphere for a free, fair and neutral election. He also urged members to behave in a polite, humane and responsible manner with voters and the general public.    

In a statement during his visit to the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar today (February 07, 2024), Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, newly appointed Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), declared the force’s high alert status to address any potential border-related incidents. During the visit, Major General Siddiqui underscores the BGB’s commitment to maintaining security and sovereignty while adhering to humanitarian principles and fostering positive international relations. “The border situation is fully under control, and we are dedicated to managing it with patience, humanitarian considerations, and in a manner that respects our international obligations, as directed by the Prime Minister. Under no circumstances will illegal entry into Bangladesh be permitted,” Major General Siddiqui emphasized. His remarks came during a thorough inspection of the border outposts at Tambru and Ghumdum areas within the Naikhongchhari upazila. This tour included assessments of the operational conditions and morale among BGB personnel stationed along this critical frontier. No more Rohingyas to be allowed in: New BGB Chief Major General Siddiqui’s directive to the border guards highlighted the importance of professionalism and vigilance in safeguarding the border against any arising challenges. Furthermore, the BGB Director General took a moment to inquire about the welfare of Myanmar security forces and army personnel who have sought refuge in Bangladesh during the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar. To date, Bangladesh has provided asylum to 264 members of the Myanmar forces, including Border Guard Police (BGP), army personnel, and immigration officials, amidst ongoing clashes with the Arakan Army. The BGB has responsibly disarmed the asylum-seeking Myanmar forces, ensuring their safety and security within Bangladesh’s borders. This series of actions by the BGB and its leadership reflects Bangladesh’s balanced approach to border security, combining strict enforcement with a compassionate response to regional instability and humanitarian needs. Police working with BGB to ensure security at Bangladesh-Myanmar border: IGP