Cumilla:Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a microbus carrying a large consignment of Indian goods, including cosmetics and various types of zarda, valued at Taka 39,37,790 in Chauddagram upazila. The operation took place in the early hours of today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a special patrol team from the Amanganda Border Outpost (BOP) of BGB conducted an anti-smuggling operation in the Badarpur Bridge area of the upazila around 1230 am, resulting in the seizure of the goods.
Lieutenant Colonel Mir Ali Ejaz, commanding officer of Cumilla Battalion (10 BGB), stated in a press release issued on Thursday noon that BGB regularly carries out operations to prevent smuggling and curb cross-border crimes while safeguarding the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He also mentioned that the seized goods will be handed over to the customs authorities in accordance with the rules.