Chuadanga, Bangladesh – In a significant crackdown on gold smuggling, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two individuals on Tuesday after seizing 18 gold bars worth an estimated Taka 30 million. The operation was carried out in the Sarajganj Bazar area of Chuadanga, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal gold trafficking through the region.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Rafiqul Islam, 42, from Pirpurkullah village in Damurhuda upazila, Chuadanga, and Liton Khan, 26, from Hossainpur village, located within the jurisdiction of Debidwar Police Station in Cumilla district. Both men were detained on charges related to the illegal transportation and possession of gold bars.
According to Lt. Col. Nazmul Hasan, the commander of BGB-6 Battalion, the arrest occurred after a tip-off about a suspected smuggling operation. Acting on the information, a BGB team set up an interception point on the Chuadanga-Jhenaidah highway at around 1:30 p.m. The operation targeted a bus belonging to the ‘Purbasha Paribahan’ transport service, which was traveling through the area. Upon searching the bus, the team found the two suspects in possession of the 18 gold bars, which were concealed in their luggage.
At a press briefing later in the afternoon, Lt. Col. Hasan confirmed the successful operation and stated that the gold bars were immediately confiscated by the BGB. “This is a major success in our ongoing efforts to stop illegal smuggling and ensure that such illicit activities are thoroughly investigated,” he said.
A case has been filed against the two suspects at Chuadanga Sadar Police Station, and the gold bars have been safely deposited in the Chuadanga Treasury Office for further processing. Local authorities have emphasized their commitment to addressing the growing issue of gold smuggling, which has been a persistent problem in the region, often leading to financial and security risks.
This arrest underscores the vigilance of the BGB in securing Bangladesh’s borders and preventing the illegal flow of contraband goods. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and it is expected that further action will be taken in the coming days.
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