Khulna: Police arrested two individuals with counterfeit currency worth Taka 1.78 lakh from the Koiya Bazar area in Khulna on Saturday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrestees were identified as Nur Islam, 76, a resident of Dhipur village under Gosairhat upazila of Shariatpur district, and Harunur Rashid alias Harun Kabiraj, 50, of Baliakandi village under Muladi upazila of Barisal. Acting on a tip-off, a special team from Harintana Police Station set up a check post at Koiya Bazar and detained the duo with the counterfeit notes.
A press release issued by the Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Headquarters stated that a case has been filed against the detainees under the Special Powers Act with Harintana Police Station in this connection.