Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered two USA-made pistols, four magazines, and eight rounds of ammunition during a special operation in Rajshahi’s border area. The operation took place on the night of January 17, 2026, at Katakhali border, based on secret intelligence. The recovery was announced at a press briefing held at the BGB Rajshahi headquarters on January 18 by Lieutenant Colonel Riaz Shahriar, director of Rajshahi BGB. The seized weapons were found buried in the ground at Padma Char area and will be handed over to Katakhali Police Station. No arrests were made in connection with the incident.

Lieutenant Colonel Shahriar stated that the operation was part of intensified surveillance and patrol measures to prevent illegal arms, ammunition, and explosives from entering the country ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. He also detailed a comprehensive security plan for Rajshahi, including deployment of mobile and striking forces, K-9 units, and river patrol crafts.

BGB plans to complete deployment across all electoral areas between January 29 and February 1, establishing temporary base camps to ensure smooth election-time security operations.