BGB intensifies emergency response in 11 flood-affected districts

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified its emergency response across 11 flood-affected districts as persistent heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides continue to affect thousands of people in different parts of the country.

According to a statement issued by the force on Sunday, BGB personnel have been deployed at 90 locations across Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Chattogram, Feni, Sylhet, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Netrokona and Jamalpur.

Teams are monitoring conditions while carrying out rescue, relief and humanitarian assistance wherever required.

Bandarban has remained one of the worst-affected districts. BGB said it has rescued more than 600 people from 122 families, including 116 tourists who became stranded as floodwaters and landslides cut off access to several areas. All of them have been moved to safer places.

The force said emergency food supplies had been distributed among those rescued, while 48 people received medical treatment from BGB teams.

Alongside rescue efforts, personnel have also been working to restore transport links. Crews have cleared fallen trees and landslide debris from the Bandarban-Rumaangchhari road to help reopen access for local residents and emergency services.

In Naikhongchhari upazila of Cox’s Bazar, BGB has taken emergency measures to protect a steel bridge threatened by soil erosion caused by the continuing rainfall.

Officials said the work is intended to reduce the risk of further damage and allow people to travel safely.

BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam said close coordination, rapid deployment and humanitarian assistance remained essential in reducing the impact of the floods on affected communities.

He said that, in addition to safeguarding the country’s borders, the force continues to support people during natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.

The BGB added that its rescue, relief, medical and emergency operations would remain in place until the flood situation improves and affected communities are able to return to normal life.