Border Guard Bangladesh Rescues Over 600 from Flood-Hit Areas

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has rescued more than 600 individuals, including 116 tourists, from flood-affected regions in Bandarban. Heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides continue to impact several parts of the country.

According to a press release, the rescued people, comprising 122 families, were transported to safe shelters and provided with food. Emergency medical treatment was administered to 48 individuals.

BGB personnel are actively engaged in 11 districts: Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Chattogram, Feni, Sylhet, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Netrokona, and Jamalpur. Their mission includes conducting rescue operations, distributing relief and medical aid, repairing damaged communication networks, and safeguarding vulnerable infrastructure. The force is continuously monitoring the flood situation at 90 points across these districts, offering immediate assistance.

In Bandarban, BGB teams cleared fallen trees and debris to reopen the Bandarban-Ruma road. In Naikhyangchhari, emergency measures were implemented to protect a steel bridge from soil erosion, ensuring safe passage for residents. BGB has stated that its rescue, relief, medical, and humanitarian operations will persist until the situation returns to normal.