The administration has further strengthened security measures in the industrial areas of Gazipur to maintain law and order amid ongoing protests by garment workers demanding higher wages and other benefits. The number of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel and executive magistrates deployed in the area has been increased.

On Monday, 10 platoons of BGB were deployed in the industrial zones. On Tuesday, the number was increased to 11 platoons. At the same time, the number of executive magistrates assigned to duty was raised from 21 to 25. BGB personnel will operate in different areas under the leadership of these magistrates.

Mohammad Arif Hossain, assistant commissioner of the Media and Research Cell at the Gazipur Deputy Commissioner’s Office, confirmed the information on Tuesday (November 3) morning.

According to district administration sources, the overall situation in the industrial areas is being closely monitored due to labour unrest. Security operations are being conducted through coordinated efforts involving BGB personnel and executive magistrates to prevent any untoward incidents.

Meanwhile, as of Tuesday morning, no reports had emerged of workers blocking or staging sit-ins on highways or regional roads anywhere in Gazipur. Instead, workers were seen entering various industrial factories in groups.

Following several days of tension surrounding the labour protests, the situation in the industrial areas remained relatively calm on Tuesday. However, the administration and law enforcement agencies remain on high alert to deal with any eventuality.