President says BGB to stay in maximum alert to stop intrusion

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has asked the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to be more vigil to curb border killings, smuggling and drug abuse.

The President came up with directive when BGB Director General (DG) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Wednesday afternoon, reports BSS.

President's press secretary Md. Joynal Abedin said, "During the meeting, the BGB chief apprised the President of the overall activities, including the development and operational ones of the force."

The Head of State also praised BGB's responsible performance in guarding the nation's 4,427 kilometres of borders.

Additionally, President Shahabuddin instructed this paramilitary group, which is in charge of the nation's border security, to sincerely adhere to the "Zero Tolerance Policy" in order to stop narcotics infiltration.

The President remarked in reference to the approaching Jatiya Sangsad elections, "The BGB must stay in maximum alert to stop any kind of intrusion to ensure holding of a free, fair, neutral, and peaceful elections."

President's Office Secretary Sampad Barua, President's Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin and Secretary (Attachment) Wahidul Islam Khan were present during the meeting.