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BAGERHAT, June 4, 2025 (BSS) - As part of heightened security measures ahead 
of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) West Zone has 
launched comprehensive operations to ensure the safety of waterways and key 
transport points across the southwest coastal districts.

Security initiatives are underway at major launch terminals, Kheya ghats and 
ferry ghats in Mongla and Sharankhola of Bagerhat, Rupsha, Koyra and Nalian 
in Khulna and Kaikhali in Satkhira districts. 

To safeguard public travel, the BCG is conducting intensified patrols, public 
awareness campaigns through loudspeaker announcements (miking), distribution 
of leaflets and thorough searches of suspicious persons and vessels. 

Passenger bags are also being scanned as part of the enhanced security 
measures.

Lieutenant Commander Harun-ur-Rashid, media officer of the Coast Guard, told 
BSS, "These operations are being carried out 24 hours a day to ensure the 
safety and security of all passengers. This initiative will continue even 
after Eid-ul-Azha to maintain public safety."