, Aug. 26 -- The Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB) has intensified public awareness activities along the Kushtia and Meherpur borders to prevent push-ins from India, illegal border crossings and smuggling.

The awareness campaign includes miking, discussion meetings and rallies in border areas, according to a press release issued by the battalion on Wednesday.

The BGB said border residents have been urged not to cross the border illegally or assist anyone or any group in doing so.

Through miking, locals are also being asked to immediately inform the nearest BGB camp or patrol team if they notice any suspicious person or group, anyone hiding their identity, an attempt to push someone into Bangladesh from India or the illegal entry of an Indian ...