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RAJSHAHI, Dec 24, 2025 (BSS) - Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered firearms and ammunitions from a frontier area in Chapainawabganj district on Tuesday.

On a tip-off, a team of the paramilitary force conducted a raid at Raghabbati area under Shibganj Upazila of the district and recovered two foreign pistols, five rounds of bullet and four magazines around 11 am.  
However, none could be arrested in this regard.

Lt Col Kazi Mustafizur Rahman, Commander of the Chapainawabganj Battalion 53 BGB, told BSS today the BGB’s regular patrols and operations are continuing to prevent weapons, drugs and illegal infiltration in the border areas. 

Such operations will be further intensified in the future to strengthen border security.

Along with that, the BGB is firmly committed to border security, combating smuggling, and preventing any untoward situation at the border.

On December 15 last, they recovered four pistols, nine magazines and 24 rounds of ammunition during a special operation in Shibganj upazila of the district.

On November 28 last, they also recovered three one-shooter guns and six rounds of ammunition during a drive in Shibganj upazila.

In the recent situation prevailing in the country, Lt Col Mustafizur Rahman said special patrols, additional check posts and increased intelligence surveillance have been carried out by the Chapainawabganj Battalion 53 BGB in the border areas under its responsibility to control law and order.