Chapainawabganj Correspondent:
Border Guard Bangladesh (53 BGB) has arrested two smugglers along with 10 mobile phones and 1 motorcycle in a special anti-smuggling operation at the Chapainawabganj border.
A special patrol team of Manaksha BOP under 53 BGB conducted the operation today (Tuesday, July 28, 2026) at 9:00 am. They were arrested from Mastanmor area of Manaksha village, Manaksha union under Shibganj police station.
BGB sources said that after searching the arrested accused, 8 Indian mobile phones were recovered hidden in their waists. At the same time, 2 mobile phones used by them and 1 motorcycle used in smuggling were seized.
The estimated market value of the seized mobile phones and motorcycles is Tk 3 lakh 24 thousand 489. The arrested accused and the seized goods have been handed over to Shibganj police station of Chapainawabganj district.
It is worth noting that during the month of July, 53 BGB conducted a series of raids in the border areas and seized a total of 66 stolen Indian mobile phones, including 3 suspects. Of the recovered phones, 55 have been submitted to the Chapainawabganj Customs Office and 11 police stations.
Confirming the incident, Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Mustafizur Rahman, PSC, Commander of the Chapainawabganj Battalion (53 BGB), said, “BGB is always ready and working relentlessly to ensure border security, prevent illegal push-ins and prevent any kind of smuggling, including drugs.
Our anti-crime campaign will continue.”