Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated on March 4 that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure foolproof security at the frontiers and combat transnational crimes.
Addressing the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day-2024 function as the chief guest at Bir Uttam Anwar Hossain Parade Ground at Pilkhana headquarters in the city, Sheikh Hasina highlighted the implementation of smart digital surveillance and technical response systems at the borders. The aim is to ensure foolproof security and address the challenges of inter-country terrorism.
Sheikh Hasina mentioned the establishment of a rudder at Shahparir Dweep in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, to enhance surveillance along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. The implementation of state-of-the-art, modern technologies is expected to enhance the operational capacities of the BGB, increasing their eagerness for work and skill manifold.
The Prime Minister emphasized the adoption of the ‘Border Guard Bangladesh Vision-2041’ to transform it into a world-standard and modern force. She expressed her vision for the BGB to become a world-class border protection force, symbolizing the trust of the people. Sheikh Hasina reiterated her government’s commitment to realizing Vision 2041, aiming to build Bangladesh as a developed, prosperous, and Smart Bangladesh by 2041.
“We will build BGB as a smart force,” she assured.
