Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said, our border is fully secured. There is no problem here. However, the Bangladesh-Myanmar border is occupied by the Arakan Army. Who will it be in the future? It is difficult to say whether it is Myanmar or the Arakan Army. That is why the BGB is maintaining relations and communication with both sides.

On Saturday (March 1) afternoon, the newly raised Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) was officially inaugurated by hoisting the flag at the training ground of the BGB's Cox's Bazar Battalion (34 BGB). He said this in response to questions from journalists after the inauguration.

The Home Affairs Adviser said, 4 more battalions were added to the 64 BGB battalion. This has increased the capacity of the BGB somewhat. We are trying to increase it further because our BGB's capacity needs to be increased further compared to neighboring countries.

He said, the most drugs come through this area. The Rohingya problem remains, this new battalion was very necessary here to stop drug smuggling. I hope it will play an important role. If necessary, we will do it in the future. Still, we will ensure security on the border and that people live in peace.

People on the border are in panic. There has been panic about the Arakan Army on the security issue on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. When asked about this, the Home Affairs Advisor said, there is really a problem here. Because Myanmar is another country. But the Bangladesh-India border is occupied by the Arakan Army. Who will it be in the future? Myanmar or the Arakan Army, it is difficult to say, we do not even know officially. So we have to maintain good relations with both sides. For security on the border.

However, the Home Affairs Adviser claimed, our border is fully secured. There is no problem here.

However, citing the Rohingya and drugs as problems, the Home Affairs Adviser said, "Despite the restrictions, around 60,000 Rohingya have entered again. Many times, it is not possible for humanitarian reasons. There is also pressure from foreigners to keep them, not to send them back. That is why we have also asked them to increase their assistance. And it is also true that those who have taken refuge in Bangladesh have been stuck in one place for a long time." He also said that the government is quite vigilant and aware of this matter. For this, the Adviser of equal rank, Khalilur Rahman, is performing his duties. He is also trying, negotiations are underway. Hopefully, both problems will be resolved. Our border is very safe. A small problem exists at all borders. The Home Affairs Adviser said, the most important thing was given to stopping border killings in the border conference held a few days ago at the level of BGB and BSF Director Generals. Even then, incidents like border killings are happening. We are trying to reduce it since it is not completely in our hands because they are using the weapons. I cannot officially say what you want.

Earlier, at the flag hoisting ceremony of the newly formed Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB), Station Headquarters, Dhaka, Guard Police Battalion, Dhaka and K-Nine Unit and Training Center, the Home Affairs Adviser said, Border Guard Bangladesh is a 229-year-old traditional border guard force. This force has a very glorious and rich history. The brave and important role of this force in our great liberation war is very commendable. The brave pioneering role of the Border Guard during the liberation war has given courage and inspiration to the freedom-loving Bengalis.

Respectfully remembering the BGB members who sacrificed their lives in the liberation war and all the martyrs who were killed in the anti-discrimination student-public movement organized in July-August 2024, the Home Affairs Adviser said, the important and great responsibility of protecting the country's borders lies with Border Guard Bangladesh. Every member of the BGB is committed to properly performing any other duties assigned by the government, including maintaining border security, preventing crimes related to smuggling, women and children and drug trafficking, and assisting the administration in maintaining internal law and order.

‘I hope that the members of the newly formed Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB), Station Headquarters, Dhaka, Guard Police Battalion, Dhaka and K-Nine Unit and Training Center, Gazipur will contribute to enhancing the reputation and dignity of the force by performing the duties assigned to them with utmost devotion. Today, 4 new units were established in the BGB by hoisting the flag under the BGB reorganization. I am proud to be associated with all these groundbreaking development activities of the BGB with the direct support of the current government of new Bangladesh.

I hope that all the officers, junior commissioned officers, members of various ranks and soldiers and civilian employees of the newly created Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB), Station Headquarters, Dhaka, Guard Police Battalion, Dhaka and K-Nine Unit and Training Center, Gazipur, including all concerned, will demonstrate patriotism and dedication in performing their respective duties. I believe that these new units will make a special contribution to increasing the dynamics of the work of the BGB. He said, "Especially in the Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB), the proportional inconsistency of our battalion BOP with the battalions and BOPs of the border guard forces of the neighboring countries on the border will be reduced to some extent, so you will be able to patrol and monitor the country's borders better." In addition, the Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) will be able to play an effective role in preventing Rohingya infiltration and drug aggression in the border upazilas of Teknaf and Ukhia of Cox's Bazar district.

It is quite natural that as a new unit, you will have to face some limitations and fulfill your responsibilities. You will have to fulfill your responsibilities by accepting this temporary difficulty in the larger interest of the force and the country. Remember that as a member of a paramilitary force, everyone has to play a responsible role in achieving the success of the force in any adversity.

I want to assure you that efforts will be made to resolve the limitations of the new unit as soon as possible. With everyone's hard work and relentless efforts, we will overcome all kinds of limitations and adversities and play a supportive role in the progress of the new Bangladesh by moving forward. I believe that with the combined efforts of all of you, these new units will soon be able to establish themselves as efficient and ideal units.

He called for further enhancing the reputation and dignity of the BGB by carrying out any responsibility assigned by the government in a disciplined manner, including protecting the border, preventing smuggling, preventing the trafficking of women and children, suppressing any kind of border crime, and protecting the lives and property of the public.

Barrister Rumin Farhana, Joint International Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has commented that a quickly elected government is needed to improve the law and order situation.

She said these things in her speech as the chief guest at a rally organized by the Upazila Swechchasebak Dal at the Ashuganj Araisidha Kadir Bhuiyan High School ground in Brahmanbaria on Friday (February 28) afternoon demanding the implementation of the 31-point plan.

She said, why is BNP repeatedly pushing for elections? I will tell them to look at the law and order situation. What is the situation? Hijacking, kidnapping, snatching of goods, robbery in broad daylight. The overall situation is very delicate. When there is an elected government in the country, the administration and police are much more disciplined. There is organized force from the center to the grassroots so that the law and order situation can run properly. And when there is an unelected government in the country for a long time, the law and order situation becomes dire.

Former district BNP president and former municipal mayor Hafizur Rahman Molla Kochi, district BNP convening committee member ABM Mominul Haque and Sarail Upazila BNP former general secretary Anwar Hossain Master, BNP leader Md. Nasir Munshi, Upazila Swechchasebak Dal convener Ataur Rahman Babul, member secretary Russell Biplob and BNP leader Mohammad Ali, among others, spoke as special guests at the meeting chaired by prominent leader of Araisidha Union BNP Md. Mujibur Rahman.

In her speech as the chief guest, Barrister Rumin Farhana also said, "We have driven out Hasina, but have not yet reached the final goal. Our acting chairman Tarique Rahman has not yet been able to return to Bangladesh."

Addressing the interim government, she said, "This government is not elected by the people. They will not even contest the elections directly. What does it matter to them if rice costs Tk. 100 per kg?" But when we knock on people's doors for votes - we have to think that if the prices of goods increase, people will not vote for us. That is why an elected government is so necessary.

She said, in the name of elections in the country in 14, 18 and 24, a joke was made. None of those aged 30-34 has been able to vote so far. So everyone is eagarly to exercise their right to vote. Those who are in the government's advisory council are all respected people - each one is a bright star in his place. So respect the people's wishes, arrange for elections quickly.

Addressing the party leaders and activists, she said, it takes guts to do BNP, a party of cowards cannot do BNP. Those who have held onto their positions for the past 15 years have kept quiet for fear of the police when they talked about the program. They are creating disunity within the party. But, the dedicated leaders and activists must maintain unity at any cost.

A new political party of the youth, 'Jatiyo Nagorik Party (JNP), has emerged. The party was launched at a function on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital at the initiative of a group of young people from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee(JNC), which led the movement against the autocratic Sheikh Hasina.

On Friday (February 28), Akhtar Hossain, who took charge as the party's member secretary, announced the partial committee of the party at around 6:30 pm.

Earlier, at 6:20 pm, Shaheed Md. Ismail Hasan Rabbi's sister Mim Akhtar announced the name of the party on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

Mim Akhtar said, "You remember - on August 5, two sisters carried their brother's body on their shoulders; I am one of those two sisters. Such an incident has never happened in history. After the 2024 mass uprising, I am announcing the name of the political party under the leadership of the students and the public as the JNC."

At this time, she announced the names of Nahid Islam as the convener and Akhtar Hossain as the member secretary. Then Akhtar Hossain announced the partial committee of the National Citizens Party.

Convener: Nahid Islam

Senior Joint Convener: Samantha Sharmin and Ariful Islam Adeeb

Member Secretary: Akhtar Hossain

Senior Joint Member Secretaries: Tasnim Zara and Nahida Sarwar Niva

Chief Organizers Hasnat: Abdullah (Southern Region) and Sarjis Alam (Northern Region)

Chief Coordinator: Nasir Uddin Patwari

Joint Chief Coordinator: Abdul Hannan Masud

Joint Conveners: Nusrat Tabassum

Monira Sharmin

Mahbub Alam

Sarwar Tushar

Advocate Mujahidul Islam Shahin

Tuzruba Zabin

Sultan Muhammad Zakaria

Dr. Atiq Mujahid

Ashraf Uddin Mahdi

Arpita Shyama Dev

Tanzil Mahmud

Anik Roy

Khaleda Saifullah

Javed Rasim

Ehtesham Haque and

Hasan Ali

Joint Member Secretaries

Abdullah Al Amin

Arif Sohel

Rashidul Islam Rifat

Mahin Sarkar

Mohammad Nizam Uddin

Akram Hossain

SM Saif Mustafiz

Saleh Uddin Sifat(Attached to the Office)

Alauddin Muhammad

Farid Uddin

Mohammad Farhad Alam Bhuiyan

Mohammad Miraj Mia

Lutfar Rahman

Mohammad Mainul Islam Tuhin

Mushfiqur Salehin

Dr. Zahidul Islam

Zahirul Islam Musa

Humayra Nur

Mushfiqur Rahman Juhan

Molla Mohammad Farooq Ehsan

Shagupta Bushra Bisma

Ahnaf Saeed Khan

Abu Saeed Mohammad Shujauddin

Mir Arshadul Haque

Faisal Mahmud Shanto

Tarek Reza

Mashiur Rahman

Zaynal Abedin Shishir

Mohammad Muntasir Rahman

Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir

Tamim Ahmed and

Tahsin Riaz

Joint Chief Organizers (Southern Zone)

Mohammad Ataullah

Dr. Mahmuda Mitu

Molla Rahmatullah

MM Shahriar

Jobair Arif

Joint Chief Organizers (Northern Zone)

Saifullah Haider

Ali Naser Khan

Saqib Mahdi

Major Retd. Abdullah Al Mahmud

Sadia Farzana Dina

Alik Mr.

Hanif Khan Sajib

Joint Chief Coordinator

Advocate Md. Tariqul Islam

(Yug Wing)

Dr. Abdul Ahad

Dilshana Parul

Abu Hanif

Abduz Zaher

Mazharul Islam Fakir

Agriculturalist Golam Mortaza Selim

Ashikin Alam

Dr. Zahidul Bari

Kailash Chanda Rebudas

David Raju

Sheikh Md. Shah Moin Uddin

Marzuk Ahmed

Saddam Hosne

Dhaka: No pro-India-Pakistan politics be entertained in Bangladesh. Bangladesh can never be divided again, said Nahid Islam, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Party.

He said these things at the launching ceremony of the 'Jatiya Nagorik Party' at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on Friday (February 28) afternoon.

Nahid Islam said, we want to talk about the future. We want to talk about possibilities, dreams. We have come here today to realize that dream.

He said, we have broken the conspiracy of divided politics that was established in the country for the last 15 years in the mass uprising of July-August.

The program officially started after 4 pm. The party's leadership will be announced. According to top sources in the JNP, Nahid Islam, who left the post of adviser to the interim government, will be the convener of the party. Akhtar Hossain will be the member secretary.