Dhaka, June 22 -- The government has deployed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in five districts to maintain law and order, after earlier deciding to call out the Army in six districts.

The move comes ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose activities are banned. Police issued a nationwide alert two days ago.

The BGB announced the deployment in a statement on Monday.

"On the instruction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, BGB members have been deployed in Cox's Bazar, Madaripur, Sherpur, Gazipur and Moulvibazar districts to maintain internal law and order and tackle possible security risks," the statement said.

BGB personnel will perform duties from Monday evening until Jun 30 in coordination with the district admin...