Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened security measures along the Teknaf frontier following continued fighting and reported air strikes in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, increasing land and river patrols while intensifying surveillance with drones.
On Friday, BGB personnel led by Lieutenant Fuad Rahman of Teknaf-2 BGB carried out special patrols in the Naityongpara, Baraitali and Jadimura border areas under Teknaf municipality. River patrols were also reinforced at key points along the Naf River, while drones were deployed to maintain round-the-clock surveillance over the border.
According to BGB officials, security has been tightened across the entire border stretch from Teknaf to Shah Porir Dwip and Hnila.
The force said it remained on maximum alert to prevent any fresh Rohingya infiltration, illegal border crossings or smuggling activities. Additional BGB personnel have also been deployed at strategic points along the frontier.
The heightened security follows reported air strikes carried out by Myanmar’s military in Maungdaw and adjoining areas of Rakhine State on Wednesday night. Loud explosions from across the border: Residents in Bangladesh’s Teknaf frontier heard loud explosions from across the border, and further explosions reportedly occurred again on Thursday morning. in Bangladesh’s Teknaf frontier, with further explosions reportedly heard again on Thursday morning.
Although the blasts caused temporary concern among residents in border communities, no untoward incidents occurred inside Bangladesh. inside Bangladesh.
Lieutenant Fuad Rahman told journalists that BGB remained on maximum alert along the border.
“We have intensified land and river patrols and are maintaining continuous surveillance using drones. BGB is fully prepared to respond to any situation,” he said.
Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer S M Anik Chowdhury said the overall situation along the Bangladesh side of the border remained normal.
He said that although explosions had been heard from across the border, there was no security threat inside Bangladesh. BGB, the Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies were closely monitoring the situation while maintaining a high level of vigilance.
The administration also urged residents in border areas not to pay attention to rumours and to rely only on information provided by the authorities and law enforcement agencies.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
