Chief Adviser to the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus said that in the post-independence period, besides maintaining the country's geographical integrity and sovereignty, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is serving as a 'vigilant border guard' to protect the border, prevent smuggling, and prevent drug and women and child trafficking.

He said these things in a message on the occasion of 'Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Day' on Friday (December 20).

Expressing heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all the members of the force, Dr. Muhammad Yunus said, Border Guard Bangladesh is a traditional institution. The role of this force in our great liberation war is unforgettable. Two of the force's most distinguished freedom fighters, Lance Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh and Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf, have been awarded the title of freedom fighter for their outstanding bravery in the Liberation War. 817 fearless members of this force have glorified the history of BGB by sacrificing their lives in the great Liberation War.

He said that the role of BGB in controlling the law and order situation in the border areas and the entire country after the mass uprising of students, workers and the public in July-August and in dealing with the terrible flood situation in the south-eastern part of the country has been widely appreciated.

The Chief Adviser said that the members of BGB will perform their duties with utmost patriotism, devotion, sincerity and professionalism to uphold the independence and sovereignty of the country - this is everyone's expectation.

Finally, Dr. Yunus wished Border Guard Bangladesh overall success and further prosperity.

Hasnat Abdullah, the convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has clearly stated in response to the alleged corruption allegations brought against him that if there is any evidence of corruption against him, it should be published.

He made a post on the social media Facebook at 12 midnight on Thursday (December 19).

He said that some people are making allegations against me on social media about recruitment, posting, transfer and various financial corruptions. But the sad thing is that they have not been able to present a single piece of evidence in support of these claims.

He also said, I want to make it clear that if any corruption allegations brought against me can be presented with evidence of even 1 taka, be it documents, videos, audio, or a person himself proves it by giving testimony, then I request you to fearlessly publish it on social media. Publicize it in the newspapers and file a case against me.

Hasnat made this matter more clearly by saying, "I am declaring an open challenge. If any allegation is proven based on evidence, even if it is a corruption of 1 taka, then I am ready to accept the maximum responsibility."

24 Rohingyas have been arrested from the Parki Beach area of Anwara, Chattagram, while fleeing from Bhasanchar in Noakhali to Cox's Bazar.

On Thursday (December 19) morning, locals detained them and handed them over to the Coast Guard.

The detainees include 11 children and teenagers, 8 women and 5 men. The Coast Guard has confirmed that they are members of three families.

Sources said that during low tide and winter season, the narrow channel between Sandwip and Bhasanchar almost dries up, which makes the escape easier. In addition, some local fishermen and boatmen help them escape in exchange for money.

Coast Guard Norman's Point in-charge Rahedul Islam said that higher officials have been informed about the detained Rohingyas. A decision will be taken whether they will be sent back to Bhasanchar or transferred to the Cox's Bazar camp.

Md. Mohsin, in-charge of the Port Police Outpost under Karnaphuli Police Station, said the detainees are currently under the supervision of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard will make a decision regarding them.

The arrested persons attempted to rob the Jinjira branch of Rupali Bank to help a kidney patient, said Dhaka District Superintendent of Police (SP) Ahmed Mueed at a press conference on Thursday (December 19).

He said, "We quickly went to the spot after receiving information about the attempted dacoity and hostage taking at the bank through a call from the National Emergency Service 999. We tried to convince the dacoits in various ways. First, the weapons were recovered from them. Later, they were not in the custody of the police after convincing them in various ways.

After the arrest, during the initial interrogation, the dacoits said that they committed this act after suffering from a fantasy after watching a movie or video game. They had taken Tk.18 lakh in their bags. They said that they would help a kidney patient with this money. They also said that they planned to buy an iPhone with this money.

Of the three arrested, two are from Keraniganj and the other is from Kashiani, Gopalganj.

Those arrested in the bank dacoity incident are Sharafat, Shifat and Nirab. The four pistols recovered from them are not real, but toys, confirmed Keraniganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sohrab Al Hasan. He said that the recovered weapons include 4 toy pistols, 2 knives and a drill machine.

Earlier, on Thursday (December 19) at around 2 pm, the robbers entered the bank. At that time, when the news of the robbery was reported from the microphone of the nearby mosque, several hundred locals surrounded the bank branch and locked it from outside. Later, teams of police, RAB, fire service and army reached the spot and surrounded the bank.

It is learnt that after the news of the robbery gang's attack on the bank spread, an eager crowd gathered there. At that time, traffic on both sides of the main road adjacent to the bank was stopped for security reasons. In addition, an announcement was made from the microphone of the nearby mosque for the robbery gang to surrender. They surrendered towards evening due to the efforts of law enforcement agencies.