KURIGRAM, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) - Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized drugs 
and contraband goods worth around Taka 35 lakh in a series of special 
operations conducted along the Kurigram border during the last 72 hours. 
 
One alleged smuggler was also arrested during the operations.
 
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Mahbub-ul-Haq, PSC, Commander of Kurigram BGB-22 
Battalion confirmed the matter on Monday afternoon.
 
The recovered items include yaba tablets, liquor, ganja, cattle, Indian 
currency, and various other Indian contraband goods. The arrested smuggler 
was caught red-handed while attempting to smuggle illegal items across the 
border.
 
BGB officials said the operations were carried out following directives from 
the Border Guard Bangladesh Headquarters as part of a strict "zero tolerance" 
policy against drug trafficking, counterfeit currency, and all forms of 
smuggling in border areas.

"BGB is working relentlessly with utmost vigilance, skill, and 
professionalism to prevent drugs, smuggling, and all types of illegal 
infiltration in the border areas," Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Mahbub-ul-Haq 
said.