Dhaka: The Bangladesh Navy has detained 11 individuals and seized a boat carrying 740 sacks of cement allegedly being smuggled to Myanmar. The interception occurred in the Bay of Bengal near Saint Martin’s Island.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was conducted following secret information received by the Navy. The Navy’s team successfully intercepted the vessel, named FB Runa Akhtar, approximately 31 miles from St. Martin’s Lighthouse. Alongside the detainees, 740 bags of Bangladeshi diamond cement were confiscated.
The captured individuals and the seized goods were transferred to the Navy’s Forward Base St. Martin for further legal proceedings. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate emphasized that the Navy is committed to maintaining security in the sea and coastal areas. Regular patrols are conducted to protect the sovereignty of the country’s maritime borders, ensure maritime security, and establish governance at sea.