TDS Desk

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.

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.

Lt Col Saifullah Siddiqui, commander of Jashore 49th BGB Battalion, confirmed the heightened security measures today (5 December).

He said that the directives were issued by the BGB headquarters, with additional troops deployed at key points along the Jashore border.

Following the arrest of former Iskcon leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and the murder of a lawyer in Chattogram, the situation has been tense at the border.

Earlier on Monday, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala was vandalised and the national flag of Bangladesh was set on fire.

On the same day, demonstrations were held near the Petrapole port, threatening 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.