DHAKA, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has arrested two suspected smugglers along with a huge quantity of cement while it was being smuggled to Myanmar. Bangladesh Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq today said that, based on secret information, the Hatiya Coast Guard Station conducted a drive at Hatiyar Tankir Canal in Noakhali at about 5:00 am and seized a large quantity of cement. During the drive, the two suspected smugglers were arrested and 770 bags of cement worth Tk 4.38 lakh, which were loaded for smuggling to Myanmar by evading customs duties and taxes, were seized, the Coast Guard official said. Legal proceedings against the arrested individuals and the seized items are underway. Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq also said the Coast Guard will continue such operations in the future to prevent smuggling and ensure security in the coastal areas.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 26, 2025 12:18 UTC