The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized 4,200 litres of petrol, valued at approximately BDT 567,000, from a wooden boat in the Meghna River near Daulatkhan upazila in Bhola district.
According to officials, the fuel had allegedly been unlawfully collected from various oil-laden vessels operating in the Meghna River and was being transported for illegal stockpiling.
The operation was confirmed on Tuesday (21 April) at around 11:45 am by Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan, Media Officer of the Coast Guard.
The seizure took place during a special operation conducted on Monday night in the Chaukighat area, situated along the riverbank of the Meghna under Daulatkhan Police Station jurisdiction. Acting on confidential intelligence, a team from the Coast Guard Bhola base carried out the raid at approximately 8:00 pm.
During the operation, personnel intercepted a suspected wooden boat and carried out a search. They subsequently recovered 4,200 litres of petrol, which was being transferred with the intention of illegal storage and distribution. The estimated market value of the seized fuel is around BDT 567,000.
Officials stated that the petrol had been collected unlawfully by certain individuals from different fuel-carrying vessels passing through the river routes. The seized consignment was reportedly being moved to a storage point at the time of interception.
The Bangladesh Coast Guard confirmed that further legal proceedings regarding the confiscated fuel are currently underway. Authorities have also reiterated that operations against illegal fuel hoarding and related activities will continue in order to prevent artificial shortages and ensure compliance with regulations in riverine transport routes.
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has maintained ongoing surveillance and enforcement operations in the Meghna River region, which is a known transit route for commercial vessels, including oil tankers and cargo carriers.
Seizure Summary
| Category |
Details |
| Location |
Meghna River, Chaukighat area, Daulatkhan, Bhola |
| Date of operation |
Monday night (20 April) |
| Time of raid |
Around 8:00 pm |
| Seized item |
Petrol |
| Quantity |
4,200 litres |
| Estimated value |
BDT 567,000 |
| Vessel involved |
Wooden boat |
| Conducting authority |
Bangladesh Coast Guard |
| Basis of operation |
Confidential intelligence |
The Bangladesh Coast Guard stated that such enforcement actions will continue as part of its routine operations to prevent illegal fuel transfer, unauthorised stockpiling, and disruption in the lawful distribution of petroleum products in riverine areas.
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