Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed to 11 flood-affected districts in the country as authorities step up rescue and relief operations following days of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides.
Deployment and Operations
In a statement, the BGB said its personnel had been deployed in Bandarban, Cox's Bazar, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Chattogram, Feni, Sylhet, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Netrokona and Jamalpur. The border force is monitoring the flood situation from 90 locations and providing emergency rescue, relief, medical assistance and support to restore damaged transport links and protect vulnerable infrastructure.
Rescue Efforts
According to the BGB, more than 600 people from 122 families, including 116 tourists, have been rescued from flood-hit areas of Bandarban and moved to safer locations. The agency said it had also distributed food supplies and provided emergency medical treatment to 48 people.
Infrastructure Support
The BGB added that its personnel had helped clear fallen trees and debris from the Bandarban–Rumaangchhari road to restore communication and had taken emergency measures to protect a steel bridge in Naikhongchhari that had been threatened by soil erosion.
Ongoing Operations
The force said it would continue rescue, relief and humanitarian operations until conditions return to normal, while maintaining its regular border security responsibilities.
Significance and Implications
The deployment of BGB personnel underscores the severity of the flooding and the need for coordinated efforts to manage the crisis. The ongoing operations highlight the importance of quick response and sustained support in disaster-hit areas. For the affected communities, the assistance provided by the BGB is crucial for survival and recovery.
