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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.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has said it has foiled 10 separate attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push individuals into Bangladesh through different borders in the past 24 hours till 6:00am on Thursday. In a press release, the force said it remains on highest alert, maintaining heightened intelligence surveillance and patrol operations across the frontier to prevent any unauthorised entry. According to the BGB, in Jhenaidah’s Maheshpur border area, patrol teams from BGB-58 stopped an attempt by 4-5 individuals to enter Bangladesh illegally at Jadabpur, forcing them to retreat back into Indian territory. In another incident in the Samanta BOP area under the same battalion, around 30-35 people were reportedly brought near the border in a prison van by BSF with the intent of push-in. BGB said its patrol teams, along with local residents, resisted the attempt, after which the individuals were taken away. In Jashore’s Goga and Rudrapur border areas under Khulna BGB-21, several men and women were seen gathered near the frontier for alleged push-in attempts, but were later removed following BGB intervention. BGB-20 in Joypurhat said intelligence suggested that around 10 people were assembled inside Indian territory near the Koya and Basudebpur borders in preparation for push-in attempts, which were later foiled due to heightened vigilance. In Chapainawabganj, BGB-53 said intelligence and social media reports indicated that four Muslim individuals excluded from India’s Special Intensive Revision list were being held at three centres near BSF camps in an alleged attempt to push them into Bangladesh. BGB said it has increased surveillance in the area. BGB-50 in Thakurgaon reported that BSF’s Kakramani camp detained two Bangladeshi nationals, but no formal communication has yet been made with BGB regarding the matter. In Panchagarh, BGB-18 said one individual allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by BSF through the Rowshanpur area was initially detained by locals and later sent back into Indian territory after verification. BGB-59 in Chapainawabganj said 22 detainees held at a centre in India’s Malda district were reportedly handed over to BSF for possible push-in attempts, prompting increased monitoring by BGB. In Sylhet, BGB-48 said locals detained two suspicious individuals at Utmachhara border, who were later identified as Indian nationals and pushed back following due procedure. In Netrokona, BGB-31 said 15-20 individuals were reportedly gathered at a school in Assam’s Mahadeb police station area for alleged push-in attempts, taking advantage of a stretch of unfenced border area. The battalion said it remains on maximum alert. BGB reiterated that no illegal entry into Bangladesh through the border will be allowed under any circumstances and said it will firmly resist any violation of international border laws and bilateral agreements. The force also said intelligence monitoring, patrols and operational activities have been further intensified to safeguard national sovereignty and border security.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 23 teams in key toll plazas, highways and congestion-prone areas across the country to help maintain law and order, ease traffic congestion and ensure safe and comfortable travel for Eid holidaymakers. As per the government’s directives, four teams have been deployed in the Elevated Expressway, Baipail and Nabinagar areas, six teams in the Padma Bridge and Dhaka-Mawa Expressway toll plaza areas, and four teams in the Meghna Bridge, Panchabati Bridge, Kanchan Bridge, Mograpara and Madanpur Mor/Kanchpur areas, BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam said on Tuesday. In addition, one team has been deployed in the Gazipur Chowrasta area, two teams have been deployed at the eastern and western ends of the Jamuna Bridge, one team in the Shah Amanat Bridge area in Chattogram, one team in the Khan Jahan Ali Bridge area in Khulna, one team in the Bhairab Bridge area in Kishoreganj, two teams at the Kushtia and Pabna ends of the Lalon Shah Bridge, and one team at the Atrai Toll Plaza area in Natore. BGB members have been carrying out duties since May 21 in coordination with the local administration and other law enforcement agencies to reduce traffic congestion, maintain discipline and ensure the safe movement of people in the respective areas. The deployment will remain in place until three days after Eid.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized four Indian cattle in an anti-smuggling operation at Chapainawabganj border after recovering them from the Matpara area of Narayanpur Union under Sadar upazila during a late-night drive on Monday. Lt Col Kazi Mostafizur Rahman, commanding officer of the 53 BGB Battalion, confirmed the matter on Tuesday morning and said, acting on a tip-off, a patrol team from Jahurpurtek BOP conducted a raid in the border area around 12:45 am on Monday. During the operation, the four Indian cattle were found abandoned. The estimated market value of the seized cattle is around Tk 3 lakh, according to BGB. Later, the cattle were handed over to the Chapainawabganj customs office. However, no one was arrested in connection with the incident. BGB said its operations against smuggling in the border area will continue.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been placed on high alert amid developments following the assembly elections in West Bengal, assuring that the force remains fully prepared to prevent border infiltration and maintain law and order. Briefing reporters at the Secretariat after a meeting on improving the living standards of salt farmers chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he said political changes or internal administrative decisions in any Indian state, including erecting barbed-wire fences along the border, are India’s internal matters. “Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with the central government of India based on sovereign equality. The change of political power in any specific state does not affect Bangladesh’s foreign policy or bilateral relations,” the Home Minister said. He said BGB remains on constant vigilance to prevent any unauthorised border crossings and ensure that the security situation remains stable. Responding to a question about information spreading on social media claiming atrocities against minorities following the West Bengal polls and their possible impact on Bangladesh, Salahuddin said many misleading posts were being circulated using old videos. “So far, neither the Home Ministry nor the Foreign Ministry has any information regarding the authenticity of such incidents or any negative impact on Bangladesh,” he said, urging people not to be misled by online propaganda. Turning to salt farmers, the Home Minister the government has taken initiatives to ensure a fair price for salt in line with production costs to achieve self-sufficiency in the salt industry and protect the interests of local salt farmers. He said the Ministry of Agriculture is currently reviewing the production costs of salt farmers so that they receive a proper price for their hard work. “The justification for imports is being verified by assessing the domestic demand for both industrial and edible salt.” Salahuddin stated that, upon the collection of accurate data and in accordance with the directives of the Prime Minister, decisions will be taken in such a manner that the country may achieve complete self-sufficiency in salt production, while ensuring that the farmers do not incur any losses.