BGB recruits urged to give lives if necessary to protect borders

The Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, who addressed the new recruits of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday, said, "You will give your lives if necessary to protect the borders of the country, but you will not allow even an inch of the country’s land to be lost."

He made these remarks as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the BGB Training Centre and College in Baitul Izzat, Satkania, Chittagong.

Addressing the new recruits, the Home Affairs Adviser emphasised, "I urge you never to turn your back on the enemy at the border. You will give your lives to protect the motherland, but you will never let even an inch of the country’s land slip away."

He continued, "I believe you will not disappoint us. Remember, the strong security you provide will ensure peaceful sleep for the people of the country. You will become a symbol of security and trust at our borders."

He further added, "As vigilant sentinels of the border, this force has been performing the noble duty of securing Bangladesh’s 4,427 kilometers of border and safeguarding border lands and resources with remarkable determination and success."

The ceremony was attended by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, senior military and civilian officials from Dhaka, Chittagong, and Cox’s Bazar regions, as well as local military and civil administration officials.

Notably, the basic training for the 102nd recruit batch began on July 30 at the Border Guard Training Centre and College. Of the 695 recruits, 649 were male and 46 were female, all of whom successfully completed their training.

After 23 weeks of intensive and arduous training, the recruits took their oath and participated in the closing parade, marking the beginning of their journey as soldiers.