In short terms, BGB plans for structural and manpower expansion. A new region (equivalent to division) will be raised in Ramu of Cox's Bazar. Three new sectors (equivalent to brigade) will be raised at Ali Kadam of Bandarban, Naogaon and Jessore. Eight new battalions will be formed at Jhikargacha of Jessore, Meherpur, Khagrachari, "Boro Mowdok" of Bandarban, Gazipur, Narayanganj and Kulaura. Two riverine battalions will be raised in BGB at "Nildumur" of Shatkhira and Teknaf of Cox's Bazar. They are the first two units of BGB who will be able to operate in riverine borders and "char"s (River island). The number of personnel will be increased from 50000 to 65000 soon. 124 "Border Out Posts (BOP)" and 70 heli-support BOPs are being set up in the border areas of hilly districts along the border with Myanmar. 128 "Border Sentri Posts (BSP)" are being constructed between the distant BOPs. BGB members ae being equipped with bulletproof vests and ballistic helmet.