BGB seizes 32 gold bars in Meherpur

 
MEHERPUR, Nov 2: Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have seized 32 gold bars near Nazirakona in Joynagar of Mujibnagat Upazila, an area under the jurisdiction of the 6 BGB Chuadanga Battalion, while the gold was being smuggled. BGB personnel from the Nazirakona Border Outpost (BOP) intercepted the individuals involved. 

The detainees are Asadul Islam, 50, son of Abu Bakkar, and Jewel Adhikari, 30, both residents of the area.

According to the BGB, acting on a tip-off, a team led by the Nazirakona BOP Commander, Shamir Rahman, intercepted the individuals near International Pillar 110 as they were attempting to smuggle the gold. 

The suspects were ordered to stop while under surveillance from a strategic position. Upon searching their bags, BGB personnel discovered 32 gold bars, weighing approximately 4 kilograms in total.

Lieutenant Colonel of 6 BGB Battalion Nazmul Hasan said that the detainees have been handed over to the local police, and the seized gold has been deposited to government treasury.