 seized smuggled goods, narcotics, and arms worth approximately Tk 155.59 crore during nationwide operations in December 2025. The paramilitary force conducted extensive drives in border areas and other strategic locations to intercept these illegal shipments.){kind=link}
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods, narcotics, and arms worth approximately Tk 155.59 crore during nationwide operations in December 2025. The paramilitary force conducted extensive drives in border areas and other strategic locations to intercept these illegal shipments.
The seized contraband includes 2.06 kg of gold, 9.11 lakh Yaba tablets, and 7.4 kg of Crystal Meth (Ice). In addition to narcotics, BGB recovered a significant cache of weapons, including 12 pistols, one rifle, three hand grenades, and 336 rounds of ammunition. Large quantities of commercial goods—such as 14,883 sarees, 4.43 lakh cosmetic items, and over 1 lakh kg of onions—were also confiscated along with 116 various transport vehicles used for smuggling.
During the month-long operations, authorities arrested 171 individuals for smuggling activities. Furthermore, BGB detained 425 people for illegal border crossings, including 134 Bangladeshis, 15 Indians, and 276 Myanmar nationals. All detainees have been handed over to the police for further legal action.