BGB has regained control of a 4.8 km stretch of the Kodla River at Matila, Jhenaidah, previously under BSF. After discussions, BGB now allows local activities like fishing. This was announced in a press conference on January 6 by 58-BGB's Lieutenant Colonel Azizus Shaheed. Locals are enthusiastic, now able to freely use the river for daily tasks, previously barred by BSF restrictions.