A man has been arrested in the Kushtia border area of Bangladesh with Indian cannabis in an operation conducted by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
According to a press release issued on Tuesday afternoon, the information was confirmed by the Commanding Officer of Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB), Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Rony.
The arrested individual has been identified as Md. Hasibul, aged 45, a resident of Noapara village in Gangni Upazila of Meherpur District.
Details of the operation
BGB sources stated that the arrest was made during a targeted operation conducted on Monday afternoon in the Dhala Math area under Rangmohol Border Out Post (BOP) of Kushtia Battalion. Acting on operational intelligence and routine border surveillance, BGB personnel intercepted Hasibul in the area and recovered one kilogram of Indian cannabis in his possession.
Following the seizure, legal proceedings were initiated against the accused. He was subsequently handed over to Gangni Police Station along with the confiscated narcotics for further action under applicable laws.
Summary of key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of detainee | Md. Hasibul (45) |
| Residence | Noapara, Gangni Upazila, Meherpur District |
| Item seized | Indian cannabis |
| Quantity | 1 kilogram |
| Operation area | Dhala Math, Rangmohol BOP, Kushtia border |
| Date of operation | Monday (afternoon) |
| Custody transfer | Gangni Police Station |
| Source | Press release, 47 BGB |
Official statement
The Border Guard Bangladesh stated that it remains continuously vigilant to ensure border security and to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities along the frontier. According to the press release, BGB maintains regular surveillance, patrol operations, and intelligence-based actions to counter cross-border trafficking.
The force further indicated that such operations will continue in the future as part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit activities and strengthen border management.
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