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The Border Guard Bangladesh (Bengali transliteration: বর্ডার গার্ড বাংলাদেশ; translated from English: বাংলাদেশ সীমান্ত রক্ষক; BGB), formerly known as the Bangladesh Rifles is the oldest uniformed force of Bangladesh. It is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. BGB is primarily responsible for the border security of the country, in Bangladesh the force is known as "The Vigilant Sentinels of the National Frontier".

Border Guard Bangladesh, as a paramilitary force, is entrusted with the responsibility to defend the 4,427 kilometres (2,751 mi) border of Bangladesh. BGB boasts a military history spanning over two centuries. During peacetime this force is also responsible for anti-smuggling operations, investigating cross border crime and extending governmental authority to remote and isolated areas. From time to time BGB has also been called upon to assist the administration in the maintenance of internal law & order, relief and rehabilitation work after any kind of natural disaster. During wartime BGB comes under the control of the Ministry of Defence as an auxiliary force to the Bangladesh Army.

BGB has adopted a long term modernization plan named "BGB Goal 2041" in 2017. The plan intends to make BGB a well-trained, well-equipped and technologically advanced force.

In short terms, BGB plans for structural and manpower expansion. A new region (equivalent to division) will be raised in Ramu of Cox's Bazar. Three new sectors (equivalent to brigade) will be raised at Ali Kadam of Bandarban, Naogaon and Jessore. Eight new battalions will be formed at Jhikargacha of Jessore, Meherpur, Khagrachari, Boro Mowdok of Bandarban, Gazipur, Narayanganj and Kulaura. Two riverine battalions will be raised in BGB at Nildumur of Shatkhira and Teknaf of Cox's Bazar. They are the first two units of BGB who will be able to operate in riverine borders and chars (River island). The number of personnel will be increased from 50000 to 65000 soon. 124 Border Out Posts (BOP) and 70 heli-support BOPs are being set up in the border areas of hilly districts along the border with Myanmar. 128 Border Sentri Posts (BSP) are being constructed between the distant BOPs. BGB members ae being equipped with bulletproof vests and ballistic helmet.

A Quick Response Force will be established for BGB. The force will work to supply modern arms and ammunition swiftly to border points in case of any emergency. For smooth operation in the border areas, border roads are being constructed. In BGB day 2017, prime minister said that the government has undertaken a plan to construct a total of 3,167 km ring road across the borders with India and Myanmar. BGB intends to go three dimensional as per the plan. Bangladesh government has already approved the proposal for buying two Mi-171E helicopters from Russia at a cost of Tk. 355.10 crore. The helicopters will be delivered in 17th January, 2020. However, Bangladesh Air Force pilots will fly the helicopters initially. A heliport with hangar is being set up at Baitul Izzat in Chittagong. Eventually, BGB plans to have four aviation wings.

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To effectively monitor the border, BGB plans to add modern technology to the border management. The plan is to set up cameras, night vision goggles and infrared sensors throughout the border. BGB plans to achieve 3I (Information, Identification, Intervention) capabilities in the border in long term. Having Radar and Satellite monitoring facilities in the border are also planned. BGB is purchasing Corsar ATGM from Ukraine. BGB uses Type 56 carbine, Type 56 and BD-08 assault rifle, Type 85 sniper rifle, Rheinmetall MG 3 and BD-14 GPMG, RPG, 60mm mortar etc.

 

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SPEGUARDS member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)

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Otokar Armed Patrol Vehicle (APV) of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

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Otokar APV fitted with Rheinmetall MG3 GPMG.

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ATVs of BGB.

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Russian made KAMAZ Heavy Transport Truck of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)

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Akshay Class Patrol vessel BGB Shah Jalal of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)

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High-speed Interceptor Vessel. Recently procured from UAE.

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BGB's latest addition RK-3 Corsar ATGM's simulator.

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Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have recovered 29 highly explosive mortar shells after conducting a special operation at Thanchi upazila in Bandarban.

 

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15000 new troops will be recruited in BGB in 5 years. Another training center is under construction in Chuadanga. After the construction of new BOPs and border roads, distance between two BOPs will be reduced from 10km to 5km. For the first time, 2736 new recruits including 128 female soldiers of the "96th recruit batch" got training on newly inducted ATGM and "rappelling & fast roping" from helicopter.

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Looks like BGB got new KAMAZ Heavy Transport Truck.

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Major General Shakil Ahmed has been appointed as the Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Public Administration Ministry made the disclosure in a circular issued from the Deputation-1 branch of the ministry on Thursday (17 February).

He will be replacing the current Director General Major General Md Shafeenul Islam.

Major General Shafeenul Islam had joined as BGB DG on 28 March 2018.

Major General Shakil Ahmed had served as the DG of the Department of Immigration and Passport from 29 September 2019. He was reappointed to the army on 29 July 2020.


 

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