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 said, "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."
