Sylhet: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in separate drives seized Indian smuggled goods, including contraband items, worth about over Taka 1.65 crore from different areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj border districts today. "Based on secret information, the BGB personnel in its anti-smuggling drives in different areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj border seized a huge quantity of Indian smuggled goods but none was detained in this connection," BGB 48 battalion (Sylhet) Commander Lieutenant Colonel Md. Hafizur Rahman said this afternoon. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the items seized during the operation included Indian Nivea Soft Cream, Garnier Man Face Wash, Nivea Body Lotion, My Fair Cream, Diclo-M Tablets, winter blankets, sugar, chocolate, soap, cows, Phensedyl, Bangladeshi garlic, horn fish, and illegal stone quarry boats. Despite the significant seizure, no arrests were made in connection with these smuggling activities. Lieutenant Colonel Md. Hafizur Rahman further mentioned that legal action is under way in this connection. The efforts by the BGB highlight ongoing challenges in combating smuggling along the Sylhet-Sunamganj border. The authorities are continuing their vigilance and action against illegal activities to ensure the security and economic stability of the region.
