BGB Steps Up Security for Sharadiya Durga Puja, Visits Dhukurjhari Mandap

The acting Regional Commander of the Rangpur Region and the Sector Commander of Dinajpur visited the Dhukurjhari Sarbojanin Durga Mandap as Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) strengthened security at various Durga Puja mandaps, including those in the border areas of Dinajpur and Thakurgaon, to ensure a peaceful, safe and festive celebration of Sharadiya Durga Puja. As part of the security measures, 14 platoons of BGB personnel have been deployed to ensure the security of 86 Puja mandaps within the area of responsibility of Dinajpur Battalion (42 BGB).   On Saturday (October 17), Colonel Mohammad Faisal Hasan Khan, BGBM, PBGBM, PSC, Acting...

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The acting Regional Commander of the Rangpur Region and the Sector Commander of Dinajpur visited the Dhukurjhari Sarbojanin Durga Mandap as Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) strengthened security at various Durga Puja mandaps, including those in the border areas of Dinajpur and Thakurgaon, to ensure a peaceful, safe and festive celebration of Sharadiya Durga Puja.

As part of the security measures, 14 platoons of BGB personnel have been deployed to ensure the security of 86 Puja mandaps within the area of responsibility of Dinajpur Battalion (42 BGB).

On Saturday (October 17), Colonel Mohammad Faisal Hasan Khan, BGBM, PBGBM, PSC, Acting Regional Commander of the Rangpur Region, and the Sector Commander of Dinajpur Sector Headquarters visited the Dhukurjhari Sarbojanin Durga Mandap. During the visit, they enquired about the overall situation at the mandap and reviewed the security arrangements.

According to BGB, a total of 135 platoons of personnel have been deployed to ensure security at 895 Puja mandaps under the North-West Region, Rangpur. These include 731 mandaps located within eight kilometres of the border and 164 mandaps situated within three kilometres of battalion headquarters.

Of these, 210 Puja mandaps fall under the jurisdiction of Dinajpur Sector, where 31 platoons of BGB personnel are performing security duties.

Meanwhile, special security arrangements have been taken along the 99-kilometre border area of Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts under the responsibility of Dinajpur Battalion (42 BGB). Under this arrangement, 14 platoons of BGB personnel have been deployed at 86 Puja mandaps, including 22 in Dinajpur town, 23 in the border areas of Dinajpur district and 41 in the border areas of Thakurgaon district.

Security operations are being conducted through regular patrols, intelligence surveillance, identification of potential risks and coordination with the local administration, police and Puja celebration committees.

Special emphasis has also been placed on preventing rumours, misinformation and communal incitement, as well as ensuring a swift response to any untoward incident.

Colonel Mohammad Faisal Hasan Khan, Acting Regional Commander of the Rangpur Region, said that alongside coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies, public awareness,

cooperation from the community and the responsible role of the media were extremely important in ensuring overall security during Durga Puja.

He urged the public not to pay heed to rumours, refrain from spreading unverified information and promptly inform the nearest BGB camp or law enforcement agency if they notice anything suspicious.

He further said that through mutual respect, tolerance and strengthened communal harmony, collective efforts could help ensure a peaceful and festive celebration of Durga Puja. He also extended his greetings to members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja.

BGB personnel will remain deployed for Durga Puja security duties from October 16 to 22, 2026.

During the visit, Lieutenant Colonel M. M. Zillur Rahman, Commanding Officer of Dinajpur Battalion (42 BGB), Assistant Director Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Puja Celebration Committee President Sudhir Chandra, Secretary Pancham Roy, local dignitaries and journalists from print and electronic media were present.