Sylhet:The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intercepted smuggled goods valued at over Tk 50 lakh in three separate operations conducted at the borders of Sylhet, Chapainawabganj, and Thakurgaon. Two individuals were arrested during one of these operations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BGB's Sylhet, Mahananda, and Dinajpur battalions executed these operations as part of their ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and drug trafficking along the border areas.
The 48 BGB Sylhet Battalion conducted raids across ten border outposts, including Banglabazar, Tamabil, and Kalairag, seizing goods estimated to be worth Tk 49.33 lakh. The items included Indian cattle, buffaloes, a variety of agricultural products, textiles, and other consumables. Additionally, shing fish being smuggled out of Bangladesh and boats allegedly used for illegal sand and stone transport were confiscated.
In Chapainawabganj, the 59 BGB Mahananda Battalion arrested two individuals and seized 50 bottles of Eskuf syrup, a three-wheeler, and mobile phones during an operation in Shibganj upazila. This action was based on a tip-off and took place in Danial Gachhi village. The seized items were valued at Tk 81,000, and legal proceedings are in progress.
Meanwhile, the 42 BGB Dinajpur Battalion recovered 96 bottles of prohibited syrup, valued at Tk 28,800, in Thakurgaon's Haripur upazila. This operation was based on specific intelligence, with the items found abandoned at the scene. Legal actions are underway to address the recovery, and efforts continue to identify those responsible.
The BGB emphasized that its operations and intelligence activities will persist to ensure border security and curb smuggling and drug trafficking.