BGB Seizes Smuggled Goods Worth Tk 1.20 Crore in Sylhet

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 1st August 2025, 12:01 PM

BGB Seizes Smuggled Goods Worth Tk 1.20 Crore in Sylhet

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.