The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has destroyed narcotics valued at more than Tk 2.13 crore, previously seized from various border areas under its operational jurisdiction in Feni. The destruction drive forms part of the force’s continued anti-smuggling campaign aimed at curbing the cross-border flow of illegal drugs.
The disposal programme was conducted on Thursday (2 April) at the BGB headquarters in Zaylaskar, located in Daganbhuiyan upazila of Feni district. Senior officials from multiple agencies attended the event, including Colonel Rakibul Hasan, Sector Commander of the Cumilla headquarters, who attended as the chief guest.
According to BGB officials, the destroyed consignments were seized at different times between 1 November 2024 and 31 July 2025 during routine anti-smuggling operations along border points in the region. All recovered items were reportedly found abandoned or without identifiable claimants, and were subsequently stored in accordance with legal procedures before being formally destroyed.
Breakdown of Destroyed Narcotics
| Type of narcotics | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Liquor (various types) | 3,629 bottles |
| Phensedyl syrup | 2,097 bottles |
| Beer | 306 cans + 765 bottles |
| Cannabis (ganja) | 230 kg |
| Yaba tablets | 130 pieces |
| Indian intoxicating tablets | 122,709 pieces |
| Darbin cream | 40 pieces |
| Packaged/boxed narcotics | 10 bottles |
| Country liquor (Bangla mad) | 1 litre |
| Estimated total value | Tk 2,13,65,351 |
Officials confirmed that the total estimated market value of the destroyed contraband stands at Tk 2,13,65,351, equivalent to over Tk 2.13 crore. The destruction process was carried out in accordance with standard legal and administrative protocols, with representatives from relevant law enforcement and regulatory agencies in attendance to ensure transparency and compliance.
Speaking at the programme, Colonel Rakibul Hasan underscored the severe societal consequences of drug abuse and trafficking. He stated that narcotics not only destroy individual lives but also weaken families and contribute to broader social instability. He warned that the younger generation is particularly vulnerable, with addiction undermining both personal development and national productivity.
He further stressed the importance of building a coordinated social resistance against drugs, alongside sustained enforcement efforts by law enforcement agencies. According to him, effective drug control requires a dual approach: strict border surveillance to disrupt supply chains and increased public awareness to reduce demand within communities.
Colonel Hasan reiterated that the BGB remains firmly committed to preventing narcotics smuggling along the border and will continue its operations with heightened vigilance and operational readiness, even in challenging conditions.
The event was also attended by several senior officials from different agencies, including Lieutenant Colonel M M Zillur Rahman, Commanding Officer of BGB Battalion 4 in Feni; Assistant Director Md Nazrul Islam Khan; Executive Magistrate Chayan Barua; Customs, Excise and VAT Department official Bikash Sarkar; Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Camp Commander Squadron Leader Md Mizanur Rahman; and representative of the Department of Narcotics Control in Feni, Noor Mohammad, among others.
Officials collectively reaffirmed the importance of inter-agency coordination in strengthening border security and dismantling drug trafficking networks that exploit cross-border routes. They noted that joint operations have played a crucial role in increasing seizures and disrupting smuggling activities in recent months.
The destruction of the seized narcotics marks another step in ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking, which continues to pose a persistent challenge in Bangladesh’s border regions.