Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has apprehended a man along the Darshana border in Chuadanga district with 10 gold bars during an anti-smuggling operation.
According to an official press release signed by Lieutenant Colonel Md. Nazmul Hasan, commanding officer of the Chuadanga Battalion, the operation was conducted on Monday morning at the Darshana Old Railway Station area following intelligence reports received by the battalion commander.
The arrested individual has been identified as Md. Alamgir Khan (55), son of the late Badal Khan, a resident of Mobarokpara in Darshana. He was detained while allegedly attempting to smuggle gold from Bangladesh towards India through the border area.
Based on confidential information, a specialised patrol team from the battalion took position in the early hours of the morning at approximately 05:50 BST. The suspect was observed attempting to cross the area on foot. When challenged by the BGB personnel, he reportedly ignored signals to stop and attempted to flee. The patrol team subsequently pursued and apprehended him.
A search of his person revealed two packets wrapped around his waist using khaki-coloured adhesive tape. Upon opening the packets, the team recovered 10 gold bars. The total weight of the seized gold was recorded at 1,166 grams. Authorities have estimated the market value of the recovered gold at approximately 2.47 crore Bangladeshi taka.
Following the arrest and seizure, the suspect was taken into custody, and further legal procedures are currently underway under applicable laws.
Seizure Details
| Item |
Quantity |
Weight |
Estimated Value |
| Gold bars |
10 pieces |
1,166 grams (1.166 kg) |
Approx. 2.47 crore BDT |
The BGB stated that the operation was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to prevent cross-border smuggling activities in the Chuadanga frontier region. The force regularly maintains heightened surveillance in border-adjacent areas, particularly around railway stations and informal transit routes frequently used for illegal crossings.
The arrested person, Md. Alamgir Khan, is currently under investigation. Officials confirmed that necessary legal actions are being processed in accordance with established procedures. The seized gold has been secured as evidence for further examination and formal proceedings.
Border Guard Bangladesh continues to strengthen its monitoring and intelligence-based operations across the western border belt, with particular focus on preventing the illegal movement of gold and other contraband items.
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