Kurigram: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a special operation seized a large quantity of Indian clothes, specifically pant pieces worth about Taka 15 lakh in Majhipara Ghat area of Jatrapur union in Sadar upazila here on Saturday morning. On a tip off, a team of BGB-22 Battalion conducted a drive in the area around 7:30 am and seized 1,000 pant pieces that were hidden and intended for illegal transport across the border. The smugglers managed to escape the scene before the BGB team arrived.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Kurigram Battalion (22 BGB) Commander Mohammad Mahbub ul Haque said, “BGB is committed to maintaining the highest level of vigilance, professionalism, and efficiency to prevent smuggling activities along the border. This successful operation highlights our determination to combat such illegal activities, and we will continue our efforts to ensure the security of our borders.”
The similar operations will continue in the future to strengthen border security and deter smuggling in the region.