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President stresses stronger BGB role in preventing border killings, smuggling
Greenwatch Desk
Nation
2026-08-31, 5:14pm
President’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday stressed the need for stronger role by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to prevent smuggling, drug trafficking, push-ins and border killings.
He made the call when BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui paid a courtesy call on the President at Bangabhaban.
During the meeting, the BGB DG congratulated President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office.
He briefed him on the force’s overall activities and initiatives to enhance surveillance along the borders through the deployment of advanced drones and modern technologies.
President Fakhrul appreciated the BGB’s initiative to introduce advanced technologies to strengthen border security and assured the force of all-out cooperation in this regard.
The President’s secretaries and senior officials were present during the meeting, reports UNB.