MP Nazrul Islam Azad, DC, SP on high alert in Narayanganj

The law and order situation in Narayanganj remained calm on Tuesday, following Monday’s workers’ wage movement blocking the Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road.

Senior administration officials, police authorities and BNP leaders visited different areas of Fatullah in the afternoon to assess the situation and monitor security arrangements.

Narayanganj-2 lawyer Nazrul Islam Azad, Deputy Commissioner Md Raihan Kabir, Superintendent of Police Md Habibur Rahman and Narayanganj Development Authority Chairman Mashukul Islam Rajib, along with BNP leaders and activists visited different areas.

Security has been tightened at key points across the district, with members of the police, SRB and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) maintaining heightened vigilance to prevent any untoward incident.

Five platoons of BGB personnel have been deployed in the district. Of these, three platoons are being kept in reserve while two are conducting patrols, according to the deputy commissioner.

Meanwhile, normal activities resumed at industrial facilities across Narayanganj on Tuesday. Workers entered factories in the BSCIC industrial area of Fatullah as usual from the morning. A similar situation was reported at Adamjee Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Siddhirganj.

Police presence was particularly visible at important intersections and other strategic locations across the city as authorities maintained security vigilance.

Deputy Commissioner Md Raihan Kabir said the district administration and police administration were closely monitoring the situation to maintain law and order.

He added that three BGB platoons had been kept in reserve, while two others were deployed for patrol duties.

The situation remained peaceful throughout Tuesday, with industrial operations and workers' movement returning to normal following Monday's protest.