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BANDARBAN, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS) - The 38 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on 
Thursday distributed winter clothes among 250 underprivileged people from 17 
villages of Thanchi Sadar Union in Bandarban.

The distribution programme was held at the Thanchi Government High School 
ground around 10:00 am.

Zone Commander of 38 BGB Lieutenant Colonel Md. Yasir Arafat Hossain (BPMS) 
attended the programme as the chief guest. Bolipara Zone Assistant Director 
Major Md. Zakir Hossain, along with senior BGB officials and other officers 
were also present on the occasion.

Later, a press briefing was held at the same venue in view of the upcoming 
13th National Parliament elections.

Addressing the briefing, the zone commander said that 38 BGB is fully 
prepared to carry out its responsibilities during the elections and remains 
on the highest level of alert to ensure peaceful, fair and impartial polls.

As a professional, disciplined and politically neutral force, he said, the 
BGB will play an active role in maintaining law and order and protecting the 
voting rights of the people throughout the election period.

He further stated that 38 BGB would support the Election Commission in 
ensuring a level playing field for all political parties and candidates so 
that the election process remains free, fair, impartial and widely 
acceptable.

Highlighting security measures, the zone commander said border security has 
been strengthened ahead of the elections to prevent smuggling, illegal 
infiltration, drug trafficking and arms trafficking. Enhanced patrolling, 
surveillance and intelligence activities have been put in place to curb 
border-related crimes.

Apart from securing the 46-kilometre border in Bandarban, a total of nine 
platoons of BGB members will be deployed for election duties in Bandarban 
Sadar and Thanchi upazilas, he said. 

Considering potential risks, the BGB will operate as both a mobile and static 
force, the zone commander added. 

Special units, including the BGB K-9 Dog Squad, Rapid Action Team, Quick 
Response Force and helicopter support, will remain on standby to respond to 
any emergency situation.