Bijoynagar:Dhaka Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized smuggled goods valued at Tk 4.79 crore during a series of anti-smuggling operations conducted by eight battalions across the border areas.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Sarail Battalion (25 BGB) confiscated 9,278 metres of Indian shirt fabric and a covered van with a total worth of Tk 90,30,700 in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria. In another operation, the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) intercepted various goods such as medicines, cattle, cumin, biri, dried fish, oranges, blankets, tyres, sugar, and garlic, valued at Tk 67,83,750, while they were being smuggled into India.
In Madhabpur, the Habiganj Battalion (55 BGB) seized Indian cumin, Kaveri mehendi, and a covered van worth Tk 1,08,46,400. Additionally, they confiscated 190 kg of Indian tea leaves valued at Tk 1,14,000 in Sreemangal. The Sultanpur Battalion (60 BGB) recovered Indian sarees, energy drinks, rice, cashew nuts, spices, cosmetics, cattle, and other goods worth Tk 37,84,570, while the Jashore Battalion (49 BGB) seized sarees, blankets, bedsheets, cosmetics, and other items worth Tk 13,43,950.
Marishya Battalion (27 BGB) seized 124.37 cubic feet of teak wood valued at Tk 5,59,665 in Baghaichhari. In a separate operation conducted on November 2, the Satkhira Battalion (33 BGB) recovered 813.50 grams of gold paste valued at approximately Tk 1.55 crore from an Indian national at the Bhomra Immigration Check Post.
The total value of the seized goods is reported to be Tk 4,79,63,035. The BGB has stated that they will continue intelligence surveillance and anti-smuggling operations to ensure border security and prevent illicit trafficking.