Border Guard Bangladesh has intensified surveillance along the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar to prevent the possible smuggling of fuel through different border points.
In addition to stepping up searches at various checkpoints, officials have also strengthened river patrols along the Naf River.
The information was disclosed by Hanifur Rahman, commanding officer of the Border Guard Bangladesh Teknaf Battalion (2 BGB), at a press conference held at the Bangladesh–Myanmar Transit Jetty Ghat in Teknaf on Tuesday at around 1:00 pm.
The BGB official said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East had recently created instability in the global fuel market, raising concerns about possible disruptions to international fuel supplies and price volatility.
In this context, the Bangladesh government has issued necessary directives to preserve existing fuel reserves and ensure their prudent use, he said.
He added that the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation had also instructed fuel stations to supply specific quantities of fuel depending on the type of vehicle.
Hanifur Rahman said that BGB had taken precautionary measures amid fears that some unscrupulous groups might attempt to smuggle fuel through border areas.
“To prevent fuel smuggling, special searches are being conducted at checkpoints, naval patrols have been increased in the Naf River, and strict inspections are being carried out on boats operating in the area,” he said.
He added that strict monitoring of suspicious individuals, vehicles, and vessels had been intensified alongside strengthened intelligence operations. Awareness meetings involving local residents were also being organised in border areas.
BGB said that it was performing its duties with the highest level of vigilance to protect the country’s fuel resources and warned that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in fuel smuggling.
Also present at the press conference were Mubasshir Naqib Tarafdar, deputy commanding officer of 2 BGB, and platoon commander Fuad Rahman.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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