Feni: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has destroyed narcotics worth Taka two crore 13 lakh 65 thousand 351 in the district. The destruction programme was carried out at the headquarters of Feni Battalion in Jaylaskar under Daganbhuiyan upazila with Cumilla Sector Commander Colonel Rakibul Hasan as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the destroyed narcotics were seized in abandoned condition by Feni Battalion (BGB-4) between November 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. The items included 3,629 bottles of various types of liquor, 2,097 bottles of Phensedyl, 306 cans or bottles of beer, 765.230 kilograms of cannabis, 130 pieces of Yaba, 122,709 Indian intoxicant tablets of various types, 40 pieces of Darbin cream, 10 bottles or containers of narcotics, and one litre of locally produced liquor. The seized items were later destroyed in front of the public.
Among others present at the event were BGB-4 Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel M M Jillur Rahman, Acting Quartermaster AD Mohammad Nazrul Islam Khan, Assistant Commissioner of the district administration Chayan Barua, Divisional Officer of Customs, Excise and VAT Bikash Sarkar, RAB’s Squadron Leader in Feni Md. Mizanur Rahman, and Prosecutor of the Department of Narcotics Control Nur Mohammad.
Speaking to BSS, Cumilla Sector Commander Colonel Rakibul Hasan emphasized the destructive impact of drugs, which not only affect the youth but also create unrest and social problems within families and society. He called for a social movement and universal resistance against drugs and assured that BGB is ready to make the highest sacrifices to prevent drug trafficking along the border.