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Five platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in five upazilas of Sylhet ahead of the National Citizen Party's (NCP) July marches  and rallies. Sylhet Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and Operations) Zakir Hossain told reporters that BGB members have been deployed in 5 upazilas- Osmaninagar, Jaintapur, Kanaighat, Gowainghat and Companiganj. On Thursday, the party will hold a march and rally in Kanaighat at 3pm and another in Osmaninagar at 7pm. On Friday, the programmes will be held in Companiganj at 3pm, Gowainghat at 5pm and Jaintapur at 7pm. Earlier, the Home Ministry asked the district administration to deploy BGB personnel in the five upazilas to maintain law and order. Sylhet Assistant Superintendent of Police (Media) Samrat Talukder said adequate police personnel both in uniform and plainclothes would be deployed in the five upazilas to maintain discipline during the NCP programmes. On Thursday, NCP will hold an exchange of views with members of the families of martyrs in Golapganj at 11am. Central leaders of the party will attend the programme.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Saturday foiled an attempt to push nine women into Bangladesh through Khiyar Mahmudpur border in Birampur upazila of Dinajpur district. A patrol team of BGB's 20 Battalion prevented the group from entering Bangladesh around 4:00 am, said Subedar Tia Alam, camp commander Bhaigor camp under BGB-20 Battalion. After being stopped by BGB, the women attempted to return to the Indian side. But the BSF prevented them from re-entering India, leaving them stranded in the zero line between the two countries, said witnesses. BGB personnel remained deployed on the Bangladesh side of the border, while BSF members took position on the opposite side. The nine women were seen waiting under the open sky.

Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) prevented India's Border Security Force (BSF) from installing cement boundary posts near the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat, prompting the BSF to retreat, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in the Poyshottibari border area under Sreerampur Union of Patgram upazila, between Border Pillars 845/1-S and 845/2-S, within the jurisdiction of Poyshottibari Border Outpost (BOP) under the 61 BGB Battalion. Assistant Director of the 61 BGB Battalion Karimul Islam confirmed the incident in a press release issued on Tuesday. According to BGB and local sources, members of the BSF's Panishala-1 Camp of the 98 Battalion, assisted by Indian nationals, removed previously installed bamboo posts in the Panishala area of Harikamata village under Mekhliganj Police Station in Cooch Behar district, about 100 metres inside Indian territory from the zero line. They then began installing new cement posts measuring around three to four feet in height. On receiving the information, a BGB patrol team rushed to the spot and objected to the installation, after which the BSF personnel withdrew from the area. Legally, any construction that either side engages in within 150 metres of either side of the zero line must be preceded by mutual consultations. BGB said it has intensified patrols and remains on maximum alert along the border following the incident.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 3,960 Indian mobile phone displays worth about Tk 31.7 million during an anti-smuggling drive along the borderin  Brahmanbaria's Bijoynagar upazila early Saturday. A patrol team from Alinagar Border Outpost (BOP) under Sarail Battalion (25 BGB) seized the goods at around 12:15 am, according to a BGB press release. BGB also seized the two bicycles used to transport the goods. The seized goods are being handed over to the Akhaura Customs Office following the necessary legal procedures. Lt Col Jabbar Ahmed, Commanding Officer of Sarail Battalion (25 BGB), said the battalion remains committed to ensuring border security while carrying out anti-smuggling operations with the highest level of professionalism.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) mmebers with support from villagers foiled an attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to push 12 people into Bangladesh through Chakpara border in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district on Friday night. Members of the BSF's 119 Battalion from the Mallik-Sultanpur border outpost switched off the border floodlights near border pillar No. 183/3-S at around 11pm before preparing to push the 12 individuals into Bangladesh, said Lt Col Tajul Islam Chowdhury, commanding officer of BGB's Mahananda-59 Battalion on Saturday. After receiving the information, a BGB patrol team rushed to the spot and villagers also joined the border guards in maintaining a vigilant presence along the frontier. The 12 individuals were waiting in Muslimpara area about 600 yards inside Indian territory from the zero line. Later the BSF members took the 12 people back to a holding centre in Malda, India around 4:30 am, Lt Col Tajul said. Lt Col Tajul Islam Chowdhury said the BGB remains on maximum alert to prevent any illegal border crossing or push-in attempt. Regular patrols and intelligence surveillance have been strengthened along the border, he said.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized Indian smuggled goods worth about Tk 14.13 crore during separate drives in border areas of Brahmanbaria and Cumilla on Wednesday. According to a BGB press release, Sultanpur Battalion (60 BGB) members carried out the operations in several border areas under Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district and Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla district. During the operations, BGB recovered a large quantity of Indian smuggled goods, including basmati rice, sarees, premium soap, cattle, chocolates, chilli seeds, Neurobion Forte tablets, shrimp fry and cannabis worth Tk over 1.41 crore. The recovered goods will be handed over to the concerned customs authorities, while narcotics and other seized items will be dealt with in accordance with the existing laws.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a single-shot gun, 11 detonators and 11 explosive devices during a joint operation in a bordering area of Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet on Saturday night. The operation was conducted around 10:00pm in the Sonasar area under Barothakuri union, around 1.5 kilometres inside Bangladesh from the zero line, within the jurisdiction of the Biyabail Border Outpost (BOP) of the Zakiganj Battalion BGB (19 BGB). According to a press release issued by Lt Col Md Zubayer Anwar, commanding officer of the BGB battalion, in the early hours of Sunday, the joint forces recovered the gun, detonators and explosive devices abandoned in the Sonasar Brick Field area. No one was arrested during the operation. BGB suspects that the items were smuggled into Bangladesh from across the border. The border force said the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen border security and prevent the infiltration of drugs, illegal firearms and other contraband through enhanced intelligence surveillance, regular operations and heightened vigilance.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday destroyed a huge cache of seized narcotics worth over Tk 10.82 crore in Dinajpur ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026. The "Drug Destruction Ceremony-2026" was held at the training ground of the Dinajpur Sector Headquarters, marking the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which falls on June 26. The destroyed items included Phensedyl, Phensigril, Phensigrip, Fairdyl, Eskadyl, MKDyl, foreign liquor, local liquor, liquor-based juice, yaba tablets, Kupijesic injection, various narcotic injections, narcotic tablets, cocaine, heroin, Tapentadol tablets, Buprenorphine tablets, Eskaf syrup, RSCap, Unrex syrup, cannabis, aphrodisiac syrups, homeopathic syrup, alcohol-producing tablets, leaf cigarettes and zarda. The estimated seizure value of the destroyed narcotics is Tk 108,290,920. The destroyed drugs had been seized in ownerless conditions during anti-smuggling operations conducted by Joypurhat Battalion (20 BGB), Phulbari Battalion (29 BGB) and Dinajpur Battalion (42 BGB) in their respective border areas. Joypurhat Battalion seized the narcotics between December 5, 2023 and May 31, 2026, Phulbari Battalion between February 9, 2025 and May 31, 2026, and Dinajpur Battalion between January 29, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam, NDC, attended the programme as the chief guest, while BGB Rangpur Region Commander Brig Gen ASM Naser, psc, G+, was also present. Speaking at the event, the divisional commissioner described drugs as a "silent killer" that destroys human intellect and morality, particularly threatening the country's future by targeting the younger generation. He said BGB has been playing a vital role in protecting the country's borders and preventing drug smuggling, adding that the destruction of such a large quantity of narcotics reflects the force's dedication, courage and patriotism. The regional commander said drugs are not merely illegal substances but a curse for individuals, families, society and the state. "Our promising young generation is losing its dreams, talent and future because of drugs. A drug addict destroys not only his own life but also harms his family and society," he said. He noted that criminal networks continue trying to smuggle various narcotics into Bangladesh through its extensive borders and reaffirmed BGB's commitment to building a drug-free Bangladesh alongside ensuring border security. The ceremony was formally inaugurated when invited guests destroyed different types of illegal narcotics. Among others present at the programme were Dinajpur Sector Commander Col Mohammad Faisal Hasan Khan, BGBM, PBGM, psc; Commanding Officer of Joypurhat Battalion Lt Col Mohammad Latiful Bari, PBGMS; Commanding Officer of Phulbari Battalion Lt Col Mohammad Arif-Uz-Zaman, psc; and Commanding Officer of Dinajpur Battalion Lt Col Abdullah Al Moin Hasan. Senior judicial magistrates, senior district administration officials, representatives of the Department of Narcotics Control, members of the media and BGB officers and personnel also attended the event. BGB said it has been working relentlessly to prevent drug trafficking and smuggling while ensuring border security and that the destruction programme reflects the government's "zero tolerance" policy against narcotics.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday night thwarted an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push in 15 people into Bangladesh through the Gomostapur border in Chapainawabganj district. The incident took place around 12:40am in the area under Gomostapur Border Outpost (BOP) of Naogaon-16 BGB Battalion near border pillar 220/MP. The group included two men, eight women and five children. Lt Col Mohammad Ariful Islam Masum, commanding officer of Naogaon-16 BGB Battalion, said personnel of India’s BSF 88 Battalion from the Kotalpur camp attempted to push the 15 individuals into Bangladesh using a boat. However, BGB’s immediate and firm response foiled the attempt. He said the individuals were found staying along the zero line on the Indian side of the border at the time. Later, BSF personnel sent the 15 people back into Indian territory through the Bhabanipur area near border pillar 220/MP around 2:40am. The border situation is being closely monitored and surveillance and patrol activities in the area remain ongoing, said the BGB official .

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) foiled attempts by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to push 79 people into Bangladesh through separate border points in five districts over the past 24 hours till Saturday morning. The BGB members prevented push-in attempts through the bordering areas of  Netrakona, Naogaon, Lalmonirhat, Panchagah and Jhenaidah district, said Shariful Islam, media officer of BGB headquarters on Saturday.  According to the statement, the BGB members form Maheshpur Battalion (BGB-58) in Jhenaidah foiled attempt of three individuals to enter Bangladesh from India through Jadabpur border.  BGB patrol members took position along the zero line and prevented their entry, forcing them to return to Indian territory. In Naogaon, the members of BGB-16 Battalion obstructed entry of 17 individuals into Bangladesh through Karamdanga border.  Meanwhile, in Lalmonirhat, the BGB members under Teesta Battalion (BGB-61) prevented illegal entry of 21 people into Bangladesh from India along Barkhata and Poyshottibari border areas in Hatibandha and Patgram upazilas of the district. Besides, BGB members under the Lalmonirhat Battalion (15 BGB) stopped an attempt to push seven individuals into Bangladesh through the Dighaltari border area.  The same battalion also thwarted another attempt involving four people at the Durgapur border.  BGB said they were currently staying in a char area on the Indian side outside the barbed-wire fence, while security forces continue close monitoring of the situation. In Panchagarh, Indian authorities reportedly brought 10 individuals to an area outside Barobari Pradhanpara border area in Panchagarh under Nilphamari Battalion (56 BGB), border fence.  A flag meeting was subsequently held between BGB and the Border Security Force (BSF) at the company commander level. During the meeting, BSF claimed that the individuals were Bangladeshi nationals but failed to provide supporting evidence, according to the BGB statement. The matter remains under close observation. Meanwhile, 16 to 17 individuals who had earlier been gathered at a government primary school in Assam's Mahadev Police Station area opposite the Kochugora border under Netrokona Battalion (31 BGB) were relocated to an area adjacent to BSF’s Chikni camp opposite the Lengura border due to BGB’s firm position. The border force said it is maintaining heightened vigilance in the area and closely monitoring developments. Reiterating its position, BGB said any attempt to push people across the border in violation of international border management norms, existing laws and bilateral understandings between Bangladesh and India is unacceptable. No individual or group will be allowed to enter Bangladesh illegally through the border, the force said, adding that it remains fully committed to protecting the country's sovereignty and border security and is prepared to deal with any situation.