To address potential unrest, violence, and public safety risks stemming from labor discontent in Gazipur—one of the country’s largest industrial hubs—the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) has deployed six platoons of its Ansar Battalion as a striking force. Through regular patrols, vigilant positioning, and rapid-response operations, the force has helped maintain a stable environment across the industrial region. Industrial production continues, traffic on highways remains normal, and the general public is able to move about without disruption.

Under the guidance of Major General Abdul Motalab Sajjad Mahmud, Director General of the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, and the overall supervision of Md. Asaduzzaman Ghani, Deputy Director General (Dhaka Range), this special security operation has been underway in key and sensitive areas of Gazipur since November 4. The six deployed platoons are conducting regular patrols, monitoring the situation, and implementing necessary security measures in areas including Safipur, Mouchak, Gacha, Bhogra Bypass, and Maona.

These efforts are effectively preventing potential untoward incidents, ensuring that industrial production continues, and guaranteeing the safe movement of the public. Field-level security operations are being led by Circle Adjutants and Upazila Ansar-VDP officials, in the presence of an Executive Magistrate from the district administration. The operation is being coordinated and supervised by Gazipur District Commandant Md. Ashikuzzaman, Deputy Director Rafiuddin Zakaria, and Assistant Director Muhammad Abdus Samad. To enhance the effectiveness and dynamism of these security operations, an efficient information network has been established, integrating the force’s own intelligence unit, local personnel, and Ansar members stationed at various industrial facilities.

Furthermore, Ansar guards deployed at nearby industrial establishments remain on standby to ensure a rapid response and provide necessary assistance in the event of any emergency. The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) consistently carries out its duties with professionalism, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility. Its mandate includes ensuring the security of the nation’s industrial zones and vital installations, upholding public safety, and assisting the civil administration in maintaining law and order. In the Gazipur industrial area, the force continues its operations—in coordination with the local administration and relevant stakeholders—to maintain a peaceful environment, ensure the smooth, uninterrupted functioning of industrial activities, and safeguard the public.