The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced that maximum security measures will be implemented during the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival at venues across Khagrachhari District, Bangladesh.
Colonel Mohammad Iftekharul Alam Beg, sector commander of the Khagrachhari BGB Sector Headquarters, said the force would ensure the highest level of security at 28 Puja venues under its jurisdiction.
On the afternoon of October 15, he visited several Puja venues in Khagrachhari town, including the Central Shri Shri Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, Khagrapur Akhandamandali Puja venue, and Shri Shri Jagannath Temple.
During the visits, he inspected the overall situation and security arrangements at the venues before making the announcement to journalists. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Shahariar Rajib, commanding officer of Khagrachhari Battalion 32 BGB, also accompanied him.
Colonel Beg said BGB personnel would remain vigilant and perform security duties on the ground throughout the Durga Puja festival to prevent any untoward incidents.
He added that the force would continue taking necessary security measures to ensure that devotees could celebrate the religious festival peacefully, safely, and without disruption.
Source: Bangla version.
