BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 520.9 million in six weeks

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods worth Tk 520.9 million and detained 152 people during operations along the Chuadanga border over the past six weeks.

The information was disclosed in a press release sent by Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Hasan, director of BGB-6 Chuadanga Battalion, on Wednesday.

According to the press release, BGB battalions under the South-West Region conducted various operations between September 1 and November 10, 2026, seizing goods worth around Tk 520.9 million and detaining 152 people.

The seized items included 9kg of gold, five different types of firearms and six rounds of ammunition.

During special anti-drug drives, BGB also seized 2,946 bottles of liquor, 1,016 bottles of phensedyl, 7kg of crystal meth, 189kg of cannabis, 61,260 yaba tablets and 302,228 other intoxicating tablets.

The total value of the seized drugs was estimated at around Tk 302.6 million.

BGB said it remained on high alert to prevent illegal entry, push-ins, human trafficking and unauthorised border crossings.

Patrols have been increased in identified vulnerable areas, while intelligence surveillance has been strengthened. Joint task force operations are also being conducted in coordination with local administration, police and Ansar members.

The force is continuing meetings and public awareness programmes with border communities to prevent cross-border crimes.

Under the South-West Region, headquartered in Jashore, seven battalions operate across the Kushtia and Khulna sectors through 116 Border Outposts (BOPs).

An average of 464 patrols are conducted daily, alongside special operations, searches and intelligence surveillance to curb border crimes and ensure national security.

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