BGB has seized a large consignment of Indian medicines,narcotics and other smuggled goods during separate operations in the Kushtia border area. Photo: BSS

KUSHTIA, March 06, 2026 (BSS) - The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 
a large consignment of Indian medicines, narcotics, and other smuggled goods 
during separate operations in the Kushtia border area. 

The 47th Battalion of the BGB conducted the raids, recovering contraband with 
an estimated total value approximately Taka 60 lakh.

The information was confirmed through a press release issued today by the 
commander of the 47th BGB Rashed Kamal Roni. 

According to the release, the operations were carried out based on specific 
intelligence. Patrol teams from the Challishpara, Mahishkundi, and Dharmadaha 
Border Outposts (BOPs) conducted raids on March 5, followed by a subsequent 
operation by the Sheoratala BOP on March 6.

The BGB reported that the majority of the seized items, including Indian 
medicines and smuggled goods, were recovered in an unclaimed or ownerless 
state from areas adjacent to the border.

The inventory of the seized contraband includes 9,390 pieces of Indian 
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride tablets, 9,870 pieces of Indian Dexamethasone 
tablets, 480 packets of Bidi, 20 bottles of liquor, 145 bottles of Phensedyl 
and 10-kg of Ganja.

Regarding legal proceedings, the BGB stated that the process of filing a 
fugitive case is currently underway against an individual identified as Md. 
Naharul Fakir (55), a resident of Moyrampur village in Daulatpur, for his 
alleged involvement in cannabis cultivation.

The seized Ganja has already been handed over to the Daulatpur Police 
Station. The remaining items are being deposited in the battalion's seizure 
store and will be processed for eventual destruction by the relevant 
authorities in accordance with standing regulations.

The BGB reiterated its strict position against all forms of smuggling and 
drug trafficking, emphasizing that the force remains on high alert to ensure 
border security. 

Officials added that such operations will continue as part of their ongoing 
commitment to curbing illegal cross-border activities and maintaining 
absolute vigilance.