BGB Director General Maj Gen Md Shafeenul Islam addresses the media on the occasion of BGB Day 2020, Sunday, December 20, 2020 CourtesyThe director general calls upon his force to always strive to fulfil any responsibility entrusted by the governmentThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday observed its founding anniversary through different programs at its Pilkhana headquarters as well as its all battalions across the country. BGB Director General Maj Gen Md Shafeenul Islam officially hoisted the regimental flag at 9am and laid a floral wreath at "Simanto Gourab" at 9:15am, paying respect to the Liberation War martyrs, said a press release. Also Read - BGB detains Indian man with narcotics along Sylhet borderAt the end of the Darbar, the rank badges of those promoted from honorary subedar major to honorary assistant director and honorary assistant director to honorary deputy director were worn. On the occasion, cakes were cut and banquets were held at all offices concerned of the border frontier. After Maghrib prayers, special prayers were offered at all BGB mosques following hygiene rules.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2020 15:56 UTC