Cox’s Bazar-4 MP Shahjahan Chowdhury on Friday inspected potential sites for establishing army camps in Rangikhali of Hnila union and Bara Dail of Baharchhara union in Teknaf upazila.
The visit took place on the morning of October 16, with the lawmaker accompanied by officials concerned. They examined possible camp locations, road access, security conditions, and other infrastructure-related issues.
Local administration officials, law enforcement members, army personnel, Forest Department officials, and local elected representatives were present during the inspection. Discussions were held on selecting suitable sites and identifying the steps required to move the proposal forward.
Present were Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer SM Anik Chowdhury; Teknaf Model Police Station officer-in-charge Mohammad Saiful Islam; army and Forest Department officials; and representatives of the Local Government Engineering Department.
Local political and elected representatives also attended, including Teknaf Upazila BNP president Advocate Hasan Siddiqui; general secretary Shahadat Hossain; Hnila Union Parishad acting chairman Mohammad Ali; and Baharchhara Union Parishad chairman Amzad Hossain Khokon.
During the visit, officials briefed Shahjahan Chowdhury on the proposed sites’ geographical features, transport links, and surrounding conditions.
Residents said army camps could strengthen security in remote and border areas of Teknaf, support law-and-order efforts, and enable a faster response to emergencies.
They also expressed hope that such facilities would help protect border communities and safeguard people and property.
After inspecting the locations, the MP discussed various aspects of the proposed camps with the concerned officials. He stressed the importance of coordination between the local administration and law enforcement agencies to advance the necessary work.
The visit has sparked local interest in establishing army camps in the border areas. However, the inspection concerned potential sites, and no final decision on the locations or establishment of the camps was announced in the supplied report.
Teknaf, which borders Myanmar, includes remote, hard-to-access areas where security and emergency response remain key concerns for local communities.
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