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BGB seizes smuggled Indian goods, vehicle in Netrokona
Published : Thursday, 5 November, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Observer Correspondent
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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a large quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including fruits, coal, sugar, alcohol, blankets, and a pickup vehicle, valued at over 9.15 lakh BDT during multiple drives along the Netrokona border.
The operational drives were conducted by patrol teams of Netrokona Battalion (31 BGB) from Wednesday (November 4) morning through Thursday (November 5) morning across various border points in the district.
According to a press statement from 31 BGB, patrol units from Bijoypur, Lengura, Kathalbari, Maheshkhola, Panchgaon, Munshipara, and Naluapara Border Outposts (BOPs) executed nine separate drives during the period.
The seized items include 237 kg of Indian oranges, 144 kg of sugar, 62 jars of Horlicks, 75 kg of fuchka shells, 868 pieces of cosmetics, 520 kg of coal, 60 bottles of liquor, 22 Indian blankets, and 574 kg of persimmon fruits along with a pickup truck used for transportation.
The total estimated value of the confiscated goods stands at 9,15,160 BDT. The seized persimmon fruits and the pickup truck accounted for the highest share, valued at 5.74 lakh BDT.
Commanding Officer of 31 BGB Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Tauhidul Bari confirmed the matter, stating that the drives were carried out as part of ongoing anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics operations along the border.
He added that the seized liquor is being handed over to the Department of Narcotics Control, while the remaining goods and the pickup vehicle are being transferred to the Netrokona Customs authorities for legal procedures.
-EM
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