Dhalka, July 18 (V7N)- In a decisive move to uphold law and order, authorities deployed 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) across the nation, including in Dhaka, on Thursday.

This action responds to a countrywide shutdown declared by the Student Movement against Discrimination. The group is protesting recent killings during their agitation for quota reform in government jobs.

Shariful Islam, Public Relations Officer of BGB Headquarters, confirmed the deployment Thursday morning.

The primary goal is to ensure peace and stability throughout the shutdown period.

Updates will be provided as the situation evolves.

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