A total of 36 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in key areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure security in industrial areas and maintain law and order.

The BGB personnel are on alert and performing their duties in coordination with the local administration and police to prevent and respond to any untoward situation.

Of the deployed forces, 14 platoons are stationed in Savar and Ashulia in Dhaka district, three in Mirpur in the capital, nine in Narayanganj and 10 in various industrial areas of Gazipur. In addition, two special patrol operations are being conducted in Narayanganj and adjoining areas.

To closely monitor the situation in industrial areas and coordinate field-level operations, the monitoring cell at BGB Headquarters is continuously reviewing live footage from drones, body-worn cameras and improvised devices.

BGB patrol and surveillance operations are continuing to maintain peace and order in industrial areas, ensure the security of workers and industrial establishments, and facilitate the smooth movement of the public.

The protesting workers are demanding a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 taka, up from the 12,500 taka set in 2023. The government formed a wage board on November 1, which announced that the new pay structure, once determined, would take effect from December.

On November 3, Dhaka police said they had arrested 33 supporters of the former ruling party, the Awami League, on charges of sabotage. Others alleged that members of the ruling BNP's youth wing had marched against protesting workers.

Three labour leaders were reportedly detained in Ashulia on November 3 on allegations of incitement. Police have also filed cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act against thousands of unnamed people.