Staff Correspondent, Dhaka
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has declared a high alert at several points along the Benapole border, including Dhannokhola, Raghunathpur, Sadipur, Ghiba, Putkhali, Bahadurpur, Doulatpur, Boro Achra, and Gatipara, to counter any potential threats.
Lt Col Saifullah Siddiqui, commander of Jessore 49 BGB Battalion, confirmed the heightened security measures on Thursday.
Residents living in border areas are collaborating with BGB personnel, staying vigilant throughout the night.
To prevent any untoward incidents, movement restrictions have been imposed on civilians near the border after evening hours. Surveillance has been intensified, and public access to border areas has been strictly restricted.
Saifullah said the directives were issued by the BGB headquarters, with additional troops deployed at key points along the Jessore border.
Following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and the murder of a lawyer, the situation has been tense at the border.
Earlier on Monday, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala was vandalized and the national flag of Bangladesh was set on fire.
On the same day, demonstrations were held near the Petrapole port, where the protesters threatened to halt import and export activities with Bangladesh.
Despite these threats, operations at the Benapole-Petrapole port remain unaffected.
Sazib Nazir, Deputy Director of Benapole Port, confirmed that trade and passenger movements are continuing as usual.
