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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has destroyed drugs worth over Tk 3.18 crore in Chuadanga. The destruction took place on Wednesday at 11:00 am at the headquarters of Chuadanga Battalion (6 BGB) under the “Drugs Destruction Programme 2026”. Jashore Region Commander Brigadier General Mahmudul Hasan attended the programme as chief guest. In his address, he said BGB remains firmly committed to building a drug-free Bangladesh. He added that, under the force’s “zero tolerance” policy, BGB members are working day and night along the border to prevent drug smuggling. He described drugs as a complex social problem and stressed that tackling it requires cooperation from all sections of society alongside law enforcement agencies. He urged the public to raise awareness and strengthen social resistance against drugs. The chief guest also praised the professionalism, dedication and efficiency of the members of Chuadanga Battalion (6 BGB) and formally inaugurated the drug destruction programme. According to BGB, between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, drugs and smuggled goods worth about Tk 34.2 crore were seized in various operations in the border areas of Chuadanga and Meherpur. During this period, 49 people were arrested. The seized items included 3,983 bottles of foreign liquor, 10,617 bottles of Indian Phensedyl, 29 bottles of Indian beer, 238.79 kg of cannabis, 1.857 kg of heroin, 1.89 kg of cocaine, 25,485 pieces of narcotic tablets (including Viagra, Senegra and Tapentadol), and 19 injectable narcotic items. BGB continues to conduct regular operations to seize illegal drugs and carries out destruction programmes in the presence of officials to raise awareness and strengthen social resistance against narcotics. Deputy Commissioner of Chuadanga, Chief Judicial Magistrates from Chuadanga and Meherpur, the Additional Superintendent of Police of Chuadanga, other senior officials, and journalists from print and electronic media, also attended the event.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been instructed to remain vigilant along borders to prevent any possible push-ins from India following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls. He made the remarks while talking to reporters after the third session on the fourth and final day of the Deputy Commissioners’ Conference at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. Replying to a question on whether push-ins of Muslims into Bangladesh might increase following the BJP’s win in West Bengal, the minister said the government has already taken precautionary measures. “We have instructed the BGB to stay alert along borders. Although we do not see such a possibility, we have taken precautions in advance so that we can address the situation if it arises,” he said. Asked about directives to the Deputy Commissioners on maintaining law and order, Salahuddin Ahmed said it is part of their routine responsibilities. “Maintaining law and order is one of their primary duties. The police, district administration and judiciary work in coordination in this regard. It is not about specific directives, but about ensuring effective cooperation within themselves,” he said. The minister also said the ongoing drives against drugs and illegal weapons will continue maintaining a zero-tolerance policy. “Drugs and online gambling are serious threats. If these cannot be controlled, social stability will be undermined,” he said. On online gambling apps, Salahuddin Ahmed said relevant agencies, including Bangladesh Bank and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police, are taking action. “As we move further into a technology-driven world, the nature of crime is evolving. We are planning to enact necessary laws to address these challenges. A committee has already been formed,” he said. The minister added that authorities are trying to block illegal websites and platforms as much as possible. “Online gambling, drugs and related crimes are now among our top priorities, and we are determined to curb them,” he said.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a large quantity of smuggled goods worth around Tk 1.90 crore in separate operations in the Sylhet border area. Acting on secret information, the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) conducted drives on Sunday in several border areas, including Banglabazar, Kalairag, Minatila, Sangram, Bichnakandi, Pratappur and Sripur, and recovered Indian smuggled goods, said BGB sources. The seized items include 7,264 kg of cumin, 7,200 pieces of skin bright cream, 2,260 sunglasses, 28,944 packets of biscuits, 3,450 pieces of Klop G cream, 1,701 pieces of gel, 495 kg of snakehead fish, one buffalo, 6,772 pieces of chocolate, 285 kg of betel nut, 345 kg of fuchka, 153 trousers, 585 tubes of toothpaste, 100 kg of sugar, 20 cubic feet of stone, one truck, one motorcycle, one trolley and 41 bottles of Indian liquor. The estimated value of the seized goods is Tk 1,90,08,070. Lieutenant Colonel Md Nazmul Haque, commanding officer of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), said BGB remains vigilant to ensure border security and prevent smuggling and drug trafficking. “As part of ongoing efforts, a significant amount of illegal goods has been seized. Legal action will be taken as per rules regarding the confiscated items,” he added.  

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered Indian drugs and smuggled medicines in separate operations along the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah on Friday. Munshi Imdadur Rahman, Assistant Director of Moheshpur Battalion, (58 BGB), was confirmed the information by a press release on Friday afternoon. According to the release, a patrol team from Rajapur BOP under Maheshpur Battalion conducted a drive led by Nayeb Subedar Tapas Sarkar. During the operation, they recovered 35 bottles of Indian Eskuf syrup and a motorcycle abandoned on a paved road in front of the house of one Monirul Islam at Singnagar village, about 2 km inside Bangladesh from border pillar 72/4-S. Drugs worth over Tk 37 lakh seized in BGB operation along Kushtia border No one was arrested in connection with the seizure. In another operation in the area under Shyamkur BOP, a BGB team led by Havildar Md Eklim conducted a search about 100 yards inside Bangladesh from border pillar 60/105-S. The team recovered 1,040 pieces of Indian medicines from a bamboo grove belonging to one Abdul Malek in Milebariya village. The estimated value of the seized smuggled goods is Tk 3.12 lakh, according to BGB. No arrests were made in this connection either. Assistant Director Munshi Imdadur Rahman, said BGB will continue its hard stance and patrol activities to prevent smuggling and drug trafficking along the border.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered 1,40,000 Yaba pills from the Palangkhali border in Ukhia upazila of Cox's Bazar. Based on a secret source, a patrol team of Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) took position in Guiza Canal area of Baharpara and challenged a suspected drug smuggler entering Bangladesh from Myanmar. Sensing the presence of BGB, the person quickly fled towards Myanmar leaving behind a bag he was carrying, said a BGB press release. The Yaba pills worth Tk 4.20 crore were recovered from packets inside plastic bags. Intelligence surveillance has been increased to identify and arrest the escaped drug smuggler,  Ukhia Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Md. Zahirul Islam said.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members seized smuggled goods including drugs worth Tk 56 lakh from different borders in the district in 24 hours till Saturday morning. According to BGB sources ,a team of Kurigram Battalion (22 BGB) conducted drives at different places and seized the goods. The seized goods include mobile phone displays, a motorcycle and various types of narcotics. Commander of Kurigram Battalion (22 BGB) Lt. Col. Mohammad Mahbub-ul-Haq said that BGB is following zero tolerance policy as per instructions its headquarters to prevent drug and smuggling in border areas. The members of the battalion are continuously performing their duties with utmost vigilance, efficiency and professionalism to ensure border security, prevent smuggling and prevent illegal infiltration, he added.

A Bangladeshi young man has been shot to death by members of the Indian Khasi community along the Companiganj border in Sylhet, officials said. The incident occurred around 8:30pm on Thursday in a betel nut grove along the border. The deceased was identified as Saleh Ahmed Joydhar, 30, a resident of Karbalar Tuk village in the upazila, according to a press release issued by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Sylhet Battalion-48, signed by its Commanding Officer Lt Col Md Nazmul Haque, Friday. According to the press release, Saleh, along with two others, had crossed the border into India to bring a consignment of drugs. They were staying between near a betel nut garden when members of the Khasi community, suspecting them to be betel nut thieves, opened fire with pellet guns, leaving Saleh dead on the spot. His companions, identified as Suman Mia, 25, of Nazirgaon village, and Masum Ahmed, 20, of Karbalar Tuk village, later carried the body back to Bangladesh.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened surveillance and launched coordinated drives to curb illegal hoarding, black marketing and cross-border smuggling of fuel in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban. The move comes amid a recent rise in illicit stockpiling and trafficking of petroleum products in the border area, prompting authorities to take special measures. Under directives from the BGB headquarters, a joint operation was carried out by Naikhongchhari Battalion (11 BGB), the upazila administration and police in Naikhongchhari market and surrounding areas. As part of the drive, BGB personnel on Wednesday conducted inspections at fuel stations, shops, warehouses and other suspected locations within their respective areas. Commanding Officer of 11 BGB Lt Col Md Faizul Kabir said illegal hoarding and smuggling of fuel pose a serious threat to the country’s economy and energy security. He said BGB remains firm in its stance against such crimes and warned that no one involved in illegal storage, smuggling or black marketing in border areas will be spared. The official stressed that discipline in the fuel sector can be ensured through coordinated efforts and urged people to inform the nearest BGB camp if they notice any suspicious activities related to fuel in border areas. He added that BGB has already intensified patrols and intelligence surveillance, and such operations will continue in the future. Local businessman and conscious citizens welcomed the initiative, saying regular monitoring will significantly reduce illegal hoarding and black marketing of fuel.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members seized Indian LSD during a drive on a Dhaka-bound train in Kushtia, officials said on Tuesday. According to a BGB press release, tipped off, a special patrol team conducted a drive at Mirpur Railway Station around 8:30pm on Monday. During the operation, the team searched a compartment of Madhumati Express train and recovered 12 bottles of LSD worth around Tk 6.24 crore in an abandoned condition. In a separate drive early Tuesday, BGB personnel seized a large quantity of Indian Dexamethasone tablets, Phensedyl syrup and leaf cigarettes wroth Tk 2.80 lakh from Munshiganj field and Pragpur river ghat.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strengthened patrols and intelligence monitoring in various points of Benapole border to prevent possible fuel smuggling. Lieutenant Colonel Saifullah Siddiqui, commanding officer of BGB-49 Battalion, said additional BGB personnel have been deployed to intensify surveillance in the border area following the rising international fuel prices and global market instability. BGB sources said the BGB-49 Battalion of Jessore has taken special measures since Thursday night at Benapole land port as well as the Sharsha and Chowgachha border points to curb the illegal transport of diesel and petrol. Temporary checkpoints have been set up at key locations to inspect suspicious vehicles and cargo. Patrol activities and intelligence surveillance along the border have also been increased. Besides, domestic and Indian trucks are being thoroughly checked at the Benapole land port gate. Lieutenant Colonel Siddiqui said, “Patrols and intelligence operations have been intensified in Jessore’s border areas to prevent fuel smuggling. Strict monitoring is being maintained on all suspicious movements and vehicles.”