Six platoons of Ansar Battalion striking forces have been deployed in Gazipur, one of the country's largest industrial hubs, to prevent possible unrest, violence and threats to public security amid labour tensions.
Regular patrols, heightened vigilance and rapid-response operations by the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force have helped maintain normal conditions in the industrial areas, keeping factory production and highway traffic uninterrupted.
The special security operation has been underway since November 4 in key and sensitive areas of Gazipur under the direction of the force's Director General, Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud, and overall supervision of Dhaka Range Deputy Director General Md Asaduzzaman Gani.
The six platoons are conducting regular patrols and monitoring the situation in Shafipur, Mouchak, Gacha, Bhogra Bypass and Mawna to prevent potential disturbances and ensure the safe movement of workers and the general public.
Field-level security operations are being conducted under the leadership of Circle Adjutants and Upazila Ansar-VDP officers in the presence of executive magistrates from the district administration.
Gazipur District Commandant Md Ashikuzzaman, Deputy Director Rafiuddin Zakaria and Assistant Director Muhammad Abdus Samad are coordinating and supervising the overall operation.
To strengthen security measures, the force has established an information network involving its intelligence unit, local Ansar members and personnel deployed at various industrial establishments.
Ansar guards stationed at nearby factories have also been kept ready to respond quickly to any emergency and provide necessary assistance.
The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force said it would continue working in coordination with the local administration and relevant stakeholders to maintain peace, ensure uninterrupted industrial operations and protect public safety in the Gazipur industrial belt.
