Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will remain deployed in Rangpur, alongside the rest of the country, to keep the 13th national parliamentary election free from political influence and to maintain law and order. Rangpur Sector Commander Colonel S M Shafikur Rahman announced this on Saturday after inspecting a BGB security post at Park Mor in Rangpur city. He said around 3,000 BGB members have been deployed under the Rangpur sector to ensure public confidence in security during the election period.

Colonel Rahman added that BGB is on high alert along the 627-kilometer border in Rangpur Division to prevent any untoward incidents. Surveillance and patrols have been intensified to stop illegal arms entry and infiltration through the border. The commander also inaugurated new checkposts and search operations at key city points following his inspection.

He confirmed that BGB’s activities will continue throughout the election period to ensure overall security. Other officials from the Rangpur BGB headquarters were present during the visit.