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BGB detains woman with gold worth over Tk 8 million in Benapole
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday detained a woman and seized 10 gold bars, weighing 1.165 kg from her along Putkhali border in Jashore district.
The detainee is Ratna Begum, 34, wife of Md. Kamal Hossain of Putkhali Uttarpara village.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of BGB-21 conducted a drive along the bordering area and detained the woman around 9:30pm while trying to smuggle it to India, said Commanding Officer of 21 BGB Battalion Lt Col Tanvir Rahman.
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Later, she was searched and the 10 gold bars were found on her.
The market value of the recovered gold is estimated to be around Tk 82.5 lakh, the officer said.
The woman was handed over to Benapole Port Police Station, he added.
Is the FIFA Football World Cup Trophy Made of Solid Gold?
As the biggest event in international football, the FIFA World Cup captivates millions of fans around the globe every four years. And at the heart of it all is one highly coveted prize: the golden trophy. It was designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga and made by the Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni company. It was first presented to Germany after they won the 1974 World Cup. But have you ever wondered just how much gold is actually in that shiny trophy of the FIFA World Cup Football Tournament?
Value of FIFA World Cup Trophy
Well, it may surprise you to learn that the FIFA World Cup trophy is not solid gold and it is hollow inside. In fact, it stands at a mere 36.5 centimeters tall and is made of 18 karats (75%) gold, weighing a total of 6.175 kilograms. It has bands of malachite on its base, which is 13 centimeters in diameter.
While this may not seem like a lot, the current market value for this amount of gold is a whopping $161,000 (around 1 crore and 70 lacs taka).
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History of FIFA Football World Cup Trophy
What makes this trophy even more valuable is its history and significance. First introduced in 1974, it has been awarded to World Cup winning teams for over 40 years now. Only six countries have managed to claim it multiple times: Brazil (5 times), Germany (3 times), Italy (2 times), Argentina (2 times), Uruguay (2 times) and Spain (1 time).
In the past, the winning team would keep possession of the trophy until the final draw of the next tournament. However, that is no longer the case. Now, each winner of the World Cup receives a gold plated bronze replica than solid gold. The original trophy remains in FIFA’s possession and is brought out for display at each subsequent World Cup tournament.
So, while it may not be solid gold, there's no doubt that the FIFA's Football World Cup Trophy holds immense value both monetarily and sentimentally.
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Gold’s Shiny Secret: How to clean gold jewelry right way
From time immemorial Gold has been precious for many reasons. Lustrous shine with unique metallic qualities has made it a premium choice for jewelry. The difficult extraction process has made it scarce. Gold is considered a valuable investment. Its increasing value forecasts that Gold will remain costly in the future. Since gold is easily tarnishable over time, the cleanliness of gold is essential. Let’s take a look at the secret of how to clean gold jewelry properly and preserve the shine forever.
When to clean gold jewelry
You need to clean the Gold jewelry that you wear regularly. Gentle weekly cleaning is good if a piece of jewelry seems dirty. The jewelry that you use on special occasions should be cleaned to get rid of dirt, smudges, or damage. However, deep cleaning is recommended after exposure to serious dirt, debris, or chemicals.
Gentle frequent cleaning of gold jewelry helps extend the life of the jewelry and keeps it looking shiny and new.
How to Clean Gold Jewelry at Home
If you don’t like to spend money on commercial products, you can clean your gold jewelry at home. At home, you clean your gold jewelry in two ways:
Mild Clean
First, take a little dishwashing liquid and mix it well with a bowl of water. Sink the gold jewelry instantly and then gently clean crevices and design details with a soft toothbrush or eyebrow brush. Then put the jewelry in a wire strainer and rinse under cool running water. Next, dry it with a soft cotton cloth or tissue.
Strong Clean
First, mix a bit of soft detergent in warm water in a shallow dish. Never use hot water. Then add a few drops of ammonia to that water. Now soak your jewelry in the bowl for 15 minutes.
Take a baby-size soft toothbrush and lift each piece of jewelry out of the bowl to brush piece by piece, and brush any links, clasps, and tight chains gently with the toothbrush. When your brush is done, rinse the cleaned jewelry quickly under cool running water. Finally, dry your cleaned jewelry carefully with a paper towel or regular cloth.
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Professional Cleaning of Gold Jewelry
Although professional cleaning of gold jewelry is an expensive method, it is the safest and the most effective way of cleaning gold jewelry.
For professional cleaning, you need to take your jewelry to a jeweler and they clean with an ultrasonic cleaning machine. They soak the jewelry in a container of liquid, send high-frequency vibrations through the liquid, and, almost instantly, the dirt and grime drop off.
You can save some money by cleaning several jewelry items at a time.
How to Clean White Gold or Gold-Plated Jewelry
You must clean the white gold or gold-plated jewelry with a mild dish soap soak but don’t scrub or rub with anything that is harsh. You can clean all colors of gold like rose gold and white gold in the same way.
The following steps can help you:
-Mop down after each wear with a soft cloth or a jewelry cloth.
-Bathe the jewelry in a small bowl with warm water and a few drops of mild soap.
-Remove dirt.
-Dry thoroughly.
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Cleaning gold jewelry with gemstones
The usual stones can withstand the above-mentioned gentle cleaning process of gold ornaments. However, if your jewelry contains diamond, ruby, sapphire, and most semi-precious gemstones including amethyst, aquamarine, or rose quartz, you should be more careful and attentive while cleaning your jewelry because a softer and gentler cleaning is needed to keep the stones safe.
Some extra care is needed to clean the prongs and areas behind or under the gemstones to get them extra clean.
Do not sink or expose emerald, pearl, and opal jewelry in liquid. Because soaking water and any chemicals can cause permanent discoloration or damage to the silky textures of these stones.
So, it is recommended to avoid submerging any treated gemstones, particularly those with a non-permanent coating. You can just clean the stone-embedded gold jewelry with a soft cloth. It would be safe to clean the jewelry through a professional cleaning service.
Some stones like cubic zirconia or crystals can withstand a brief gentle cleaning. However, should not sink them in water or scrub them with harsh things. But if you think a deeper cleaning is required, bring them to a professional.
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Hazards to Avoid When Cleaning Gold Jewelry
You have to avoid particular substances while cleaning gold jewelry as the metal gold has a high chance of tarnishing:
Soap
Avoid soaps whose ingredients are unknown to you. First, know about the ingredients and then use the soaps. It is safer to use basic dishwasher soap to clean gold jewelry.
Chlorine
In high temperatures, Chlorine can permanently damage or discolor your gold ornaments.
Bottom Line
Gold jewelry’s cleaning process is simple and easy. By using a few household products and tricks, you can clean gold jewelry at home. Following the above-mentioned tips to clean gold jewelry, you can get your gold sparkling and shining like new. Make sure you practice good hygiene during the cleaning process. You can also use commercial jewelry cleaners.
Indian truck driver held with 3.48kg gold bars at Sonamasjid port
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) claimed to have detained an Indian truck driver with 50 gold bars weighing 3.48kg from the border area of Chapainawabganj's Shibganj Sunday.
The detainee was identified as Rentu Sheikh, 40, from Malda of India's West Bengal, Lieutenant Colonel Amir Hossain Mollah, BGB-59 battalion commanding officer, said.
Acting on a tip-off, a BGB team searched Rentu's truck at the Panama Gate area of the Sonamasjid land port as it was heading back to India after unloading goods.
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"We found gold bars under the driver's seat. The truck has been seized and legal action will be taken against its driver," Amir said.
CAAB trolleyman held with Tk32 lakh gold at Chattogram airport
A trolleyman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) was detained with four gold bars worth Tk32 lakh at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram Saturday, authorities said.
The detainee was identified as Md Ismail of Hathazari upazila.
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On information, Ismail was held at the parking area of the airport around 10:30am, Wing Commander M Farhad Hossain Khan, director of Shah Amanat Airport, said.
The gold bars were seized from the bags he was carrying on his trolley, he added. "Legal actions will be taken against Ismail."
Robbers loot 500 bhori gold from Keraniganj jewellery shop
In broad daylight, a group of armed and masked robbers stormed into a jewellery shop on the Dhaka-Mawa highway in Keraniganj and fled with 500 bhori gold Wednesday, police said.
"Six motorcycle-borne men entered Al-Amin Jewellers at crowded Abdullahpur Bazar around 2pm. They fired about 15 bullets in the air and threw 12 bombs before and after committing the crime to terrorise the locals," Additional Superintendent of Police (Keraniganj circle) Shahabuddin said.
After barging into the shop, the robbers also threatened the shop owner Shwapon (50) and his staff to remain mum and not to resist.
"The robbers left the area after committing the robbery in five minutes. As Shwapon tried to catch one of them, they shot him in the leg," Shahabuddin said.
"Legal actions will be taken against them," he added.
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UAE-returnee Feni man held with Tk89 lakh gold at Dhaka airport
The customs Monday detained a man at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka with 1.216kg gold bars and jewellery worth Tk89 lakh.
The detainee was identified as Md Shah Alam from Feni.
He came to Dhaka on an Air Arabia flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dhaka Customs House Deputy Commissioner Md Riazul Islam said.
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On information, a team of Dhaka Customs stopped him at the green channel and found the gold bars and jewellery after searching his bags.
Legal action will be taken against Shah Alam, Riazul Islam said.
Tk 73000 cr being laundered through gold smuggling annually: BAJUS
Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) on Saturday said that around Tk73000 crore is laundered from Bangladesh every year through gold smuggling.
They have sought the government’s tough action and cooperation of intelligence agencies and law enforcers to stop gold smuggling through Bangladesh.
BAJUS leaders said this at a press conference held at the association’s office in Bashundhara city complex in the capital on Saturday.
Enmaul Haque Khan, Chairman of BAJUS standing committee on Ant-Smuggling and Legal Enforcement, gave the speech at the press conference.
Among others, Vice-chairman Bidhan Malakar, members Ikbal Uddin, Swapon Chandra Karmakar, Bikash Ghosh, Babul Rahman, were present at the function.
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They claimed that Bangladesh is used as a transit of gold smuggling to neighboring countries by influential syndicates which should be stopped .
Gold worth around Tk200 crore is smuggled daily on average through Bangladesh airways, roads, and waterways, they said.
The jewellers’ association leaders said that they have prepared the report on gold smuggling and money laundering based on law enforcers’ information and newspaper reports regarding gold smuggling.
Replying to a query, BAJUS leaders said 15000 to 20000 bhoris of gold are being imported in Bangladesh through baggage of travellers which is legal.
Man held with gold at Chattogram airport
A Bangladeshi national has been detained with 1kg of gold at Shah Amanat International Airport, Customs officials said on Thursday.
The detainee has been identified as Mizanur Rahman, a resident of Lohagarah upazila.
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Sultan Mahmud, duty officer of the Customs Intelligence Department, said that Mizanur arrived from Dubai on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight this morning.
"Tipped off, our men stopped Mizanur for frisking as he was passing through the green channel, and seized 1kg of gold, liquor and cigarettes from his possession," he said.
"Mizanur is being questioned," the officer added.
Man held with 1.24 kg gold, lead at Chattogram Airport
Customs officials detained a man and seized 1.244 kgs of gold and nine kgs of lead at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport on Thursday.
The detainee is Masud Rana of Jamalpur district.
AKM Sultan Mahmud, deputy director of Customs Intelligence, said a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines BGB-148 landed at the airport around 7 am from Dubai.
Suspecting movement of Rana, a passenger of the flight, the Customs officials challenged him and seized 1.245 kgs of gold and nine kgs of lead from his luggage.
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Process is on to take legal step against the passenger, said Mahmud.