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BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 1.33 billion in May
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized various types of smuggled goods worth over Tk 1.33 billion in the border areas and other places of the country in May last, said an official release of the paramilitary force. The seized weapons include two domestic pistols, five foreign pistols, two 9mm pi
BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 1.33 billion in May
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized various types of smuggled goods worth over Tk 1.33 billion in the border areas and other places of the country in May last, said an official release of the paramilitary force.
The seized weapons include two domestic pistols, five foreign pistols, two 9mm pistols, two shot/pipe guns, five magazines, four crude bombs, 24 bullets and one hand grenade.
A huge quantity of narcotics was also seized by the BGB last month.
In the border operation, BGB arrested 145 smugglers and 715 Bangladeshi citizens and 10 Indian citizens for illegally crossing the border. Legal action was taken against the detainees.
In addition, 390 Myanmar citizens who tried to enter Bangladesh were sent back to their country.
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Jun 16, 2025 16:48
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Jun 16, 2025 16:48
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized various types of smuggled goods worth over Tk 1.33 billion in the border areas and other places of the country in May last, said an official release of the paramilitary force.
The seized weapons include two domestic pistols, five foreign pistols, two 9mm pistols, two shot/pipe guns, five magazines, four crude bombs, 24 bullets and one hand grenade.
A huge quantity of narcotics was also seized by the BGB last month.
In the border operation, BGB arrested 145 smugglers and 715 Bangladeshi citizens and 10 Indian citizens for illegally crossing the border. Legal action was taken against the detainees.
In addition, 390 Myanmar citizens who tried to enter Bangladesh were sent back to their country.
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BGB seizes gold worth Tk 4.56cr, arrests 2 in Jashore
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two alleged smugglers with 23 gold bars worth approximately Tk 4.56 crore in Jashore early today..The arrestees are Ariful Islam, 30, and Mehedi Hasan, 25. .The two were detained from the Muradgang Bazar area of Jashore Sadar upazila, according
BGB seizes gold worth Tk 4.56cr, arrests 2 in Jashore
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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two alleged smugglers with 23 gold bars worth approximately Tk 4.56 crore in Jashore early today.
The arrestees are Ariful Islam, 30, and Mehedi Hasan, 25.
The two were detained from the Muradgang Bazar area of Jashore Sadar upazila, according to BGB.
Lt Col Saifullah Siddiqui, commanding officer of BGB-49 Battalion, said based on a tip-off regarding an attempted gold smuggling operation via the Jashore–Moheshpur route to India, the two were apprehended.
A team from BGB took position near the Muradgang Bazar bus stand and intercepted the suspects.
"Upon searching them, we recovered 23 gold bars, weighing 3.095kg, strapped around their waists," said the commanding officer.
The recovered gold has an estimated market value of Tk 4.56 crore.
The detainees were later handed over to Jashore Kotwali Police Station, and a case has been filed against them in connection with the incident.
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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two alleged smugglers with 23 gold bars worth approximately Tk 4.56 crore in Jashore early today.
The arrestees are Ariful Islam, 30, and Mehedi Hasan, 25.
The two were detained from the Muradgang Bazar area of Jashore Sadar upazila, according to BGB.
Lt Col Saifullah Siddiqui, commanding officer of BGB-49 Battalion, said based on a tip-off regarding an attempted gold smuggling operation via the Jashore–Moheshpur route to India, the two were apprehended.
A team from BGB took position near the Muradgang Bazar bus stand and intercepted the suspects.
"Upon searching them, we recovered 23 gold bars, weighing 3.095kg, strapped around their waists," said the commanding officer.
The recovered gold has an estimated market value of Tk 4.56 crore.
The detainees were later handed over to Jashore Kotwali Police Station, and a case has been filed against them in connection with the incident.
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37,000 BGB members for polls security from today
The Border Guard Bangladesh is going to deploy more than 37,000 members across the country from today to ensure security so that the next Jatiya Sangsad elections can be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner.
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37,000 BGB members for polls security from today
Use of no lethal weapons ordered
Staff Correspondent 31 January, 2026, 18:59
Border Guard Bangladesh members stand guard on a road in Paltan area of the capital on Saturday as security is beefed up ahead of the national elections. | New Age photo
The Border Guard Bangladesh is going to deploy more than 37,000 members across the country from today to ensure security so that the next Jatiya Sangsad elections can be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner.
BGB Dhaka sector commander Colonel SM Abul Ehsan disclosed it at a press conference at the National Swimming Complex in the capital after visiting different temporary base camps in the city.
‘We will not use any lethal weapons during the forthcoming elections,’ he said.
The announcement of the deployment of BGB personnel came at a time when electoral violence was increasing ahead of the election.
Alongside protecting 4,427 kilometres of border, the BGB Dhaka sector commander said, BGB is going to deploy more than 37,000 members across the country ahead of the election, scheduled for February 12.Daily newspaper subscription
Abul Ehsan also said that they had set up 42 temporary base camps in 53 constituencies in Dhaka division that include the areas of four city corporations - Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation, Narayanganj City Corporation and Gazipur City Corporation.
‘The BGB has already given special training on elections to all members so that they can tackle any situation maintaining professionalism,’ he said.
The BGB’s Rapid Action Team, Quick Response Force and Helicopters will always be prepared to address any emergency situation during the election, he said.
He said that BGB members would use body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, armoured personnel carriers, modern signals and communication devices.
‘Besides, BGB will also conduct special search operations with the K-9 unit with dogs, he added.
According to the BGB, the border force has more than 60,000 members and they would deploy over 37,000 members during the elections, while 23,000 would be deployed on the borders.
According to the rights group Ain O Salish Kendra, at least 10 people were killed and 555 others injured in 65 political clashes between January 1 and January 28.
Of them, four people were killed and 353 were injured in 42 incidents in seven days from January 21 to January 28.
Use of no lethal weapons ordered
Staff Correspondent 31 January, 2026, 18:59
Border Guard Bangladesh members stand guard on a road in Paltan area of the capital on Saturday as security is beefed up ahead of the national elections. | New Age photo
The Border Guard Bangladesh is going to deploy more than 37,000 members across the country from today to ensure security so that the next Jatiya Sangsad elections can be held in a free, fair, neutral and acceptable manner.
BGB Dhaka sector commander Colonel SM Abul Ehsan disclosed it at a press conference at the National Swimming Complex in the capital after visiting different temporary base camps in the city.
‘We will not use any lethal weapons during the forthcoming elections,’ he said.
The announcement of the deployment of BGB personnel came at a time when electoral violence was increasing ahead of the election.
Alongside protecting 4,427 kilometres of border, the BGB Dhaka sector commander said, BGB is going to deploy more than 37,000 members across the country ahead of the election, scheduled for February 12.Daily newspaper subscription
Abul Ehsan also said that they had set up 42 temporary base camps in 53 constituencies in Dhaka division that include the areas of four city corporations - Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation, Narayanganj City Corporation and Gazipur City Corporation.
‘The BGB has already given special training on elections to all members so that they can tackle any situation maintaining professionalism,’ he said.
The BGB’s Rapid Action Team, Quick Response Force and Helicopters will always be prepared to address any emergency situation during the election, he said.
He said that BGB members would use body-worn cameras, night vision devices, metal detectors, armoured personnel carriers, modern signals and communication devices.
‘Besides, BGB will also conduct special search operations with the K-9 unit with dogs, he added.
According to the BGB, the border force has more than 60,000 members and they would deploy over 37,000 members during the elections, while 23,000 would be deployed on the borders.
According to the rights group Ain O Salish Kendra, at least 10 people were killed and 555 others injured in 65 political clashes between January 1 and January 28.
Of them, four people were killed and 353 were injured in 42 incidents in seven days from January 21 to January 28.
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