The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a significant consignment of smuggled goods with an estimated market value of Taka 1.20 crore from various border points in Sylhet district. The operation was conducted in the early hours of the day, following confidential intelligence.
Locations of the Operation
The raids were carried out across multiple border zones:
| Border Area | Upazila/District |
| Sangram | Sylhet District |
| Protappur | Sylhet District |
| Bichanakandi | Sylhet District |
| Tamabil | Sylhet District |
| Damdaia | Sylhet District |
Items Recovered
A wide variety of contraband and smuggled goods were confiscated during the drives. These included both consumable and non-consumable items, as listed below:
| Category | Items Seized |
| Textiles | Indian sarees |
| Fashion Accessories | Sunglasses |
| Livestock | Cows |
| Food & Commodities | Basmati rice, salt, betel nut, cumin, ginger, raisins, tea leaves |
| Cosmetics & Toiletries | Aloe vera gel, body spray, shampoo, hair oil, face wash, soap, Nivea soft cream |
| Others | Eyeball candy, Nisil powder |
Legal Status and Investigation
- Arrests Made: None
- Current Action: The seized items have been taken into BGB custody for further legal procedures.
According to BGB officials, the successful operation was made possible through advance intelligence and timely intervention. Although no smugglers were apprehended during the raids, efforts are ongoing to trace those involved in the smuggling network.
