Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan stated that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been instructed to remain on high alert to prevent any form of push-in across the border. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the Secretariat during a meeting on law and order and overall preparations for Eid-ul-Azha, including security at cattle markets.

Responding to a question about alleged persecution of Muslims in West Bengal after the elections, the minister asked whether there was any specific record of such incidents. He added that the diplomatic mission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could provide information on the matter, but so far no such situation or incident had come to their attention.

The minister further said that BGB and law enforcement agencies have also been instructed to remain vigilant to prevent smuggling of sacrificial animal hides during the Eid period.