Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered four gold bars weighing approximately 2.335 kg from an abandoned cattle shed near the Damurhuda border in Chuadanga. The estimated market value of the gold is around Tk 3 crore. Reports suggest the bars were meant to be smuggled into India. Upon sensing the presence of law enforcement, suspect Harun (35) fled the scene. A case has been filed at Damurhuda Police Station by BGB member Iqbal Hossain.

A total of 29 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were detained by the Arakan Army after mistakenly crossing maritime borders while fishing in the Naf River and the sea on February 11 and 20, have been brought back to the country. Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin confirmed that the return was facilitated by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The Arakan Army had seized six engine-run fishing boats along with the fishermen. Hnila Union Parishad Chairman Md. Ali, along with the victims’ families, expressed gratitude to the BGB and others involved in securing their return. Concerned authorities are urged to strengthen patrols in the Naf River and nearby waters to ensure fishermen’s safety in the future.

The Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) seized foreign liquor and beer smuggled from India at the Tahirpur border in Sunamganj. On Thursday, a BGB patrol team in the Lalghat area confiscated 237 bottles of foreign liquor and 42 bottles of beer worth BDT 366,000. Lieutenant Colonel AKM Zakaria Kadir, commander of the Sunamganj-28 unit, confirmed the seizure.

Once again, Myanmar’s armed rebel group, the Arakan Army, has abducted 19 fishermen along with four fishing boats from the Naf River while they were returning to Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.

This incident comes after six Bangladeshi fishermen were taken from the Naf River estuary on February 19, who are yet to be released. The Boat Owners’ Association President, Abdul Jalil, confirmed the incident, stating that the fishermen are now in a state of panic. He urged the government’s intervention to resolve the issue.

Meanwhile, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local administration have assured that efforts are underway to bring the abducted fishermen back.

Farmers in Brahmanbaria’s Akhaura border region have accused India’s Border Security Force (BSF) of destroying vegetable crops and uprooting Boro rice seedlings. Locals claim that BSF personnel, accompanied by Indian civilians, crossed into Bangladeshi territory and cut down crops including bottle gourd, beans, cabbage, and tomatoes. They also allegedly removed rice seedlings while claiming the land belonged to India. Upon receiving reports, members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intervened, forcing the BSF to retreat. The BGB later proposed a flag meeting, where it was agreed that farming activities would not take place in disputed areas without proper land surveys.

During the recent border conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the Bangladeshi delegation strongly demanded a complete end to border killings. Led by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, the Bangladeshi representatives emphasized that criminals should be prosecuted under standard legal frameworks rather than being shot on sight, as such actions violate human rights. In response, the BSF claimed that they resort to gunfire only when under attack by organized criminal groups and expressed willingness to cooperate in preventing such incidents. The BGB also protested against India’s unilateral construction of barbed-wire fences without a joint survey. Unlike previous years, the BSF did not arrange a sightseeing tour of Indian attractions for the BGB delegation, and the conference duration was reduced from the usual five to six days to just four.

The 55th Border Conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) is set to commence on Monday in New Delhi. During this four-day summit, Bangladesh will take a strong stance on unauthorized border crossings and illegal activities. This marks the first high-level border meeting since Sheikh Hasina's departure from power. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Jahangir Alam has stated that the tone of this discussion will be different, emphasizing that India must put an end to border killings. The meeting will also address issues such as border fencing and attacks on civilians.

The Border Security Force (BSF) has obstructed the repair work of a railway bridge located at the Hili border in Dinajpur. Frustrated locals have expressed dissatisfaction after the issue could not be resolved in a meeting between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and BSF. Sources reveal that a railway line runs through the Hili border, and the repair of the bridge became necessary after stones beneath the bridge shifted. Authorities began repairs, but BSF halted the work just hours later. Following a flag meeting, when railway authorities resumed the repairs, BSF blocked them once again. In response, BGB has stated that the BSF has no right to stop the work and has urged railway authorities to proceed with the repairs.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested a man in the Tahirpur border area of Sunamganj for smuggling foreign liquor and beer. The arrested individual has been identified as Jalal, a resident of the Badaghat Union in the border region.

Lieutenant Colonel A.K.M. Zakaria Kadir, commander of the Sunamganj-28 BGB unit, confirmed that a BGB patrol team apprehended Jalal along with a consignment of 10 bottles of foreign liquor and beer. He was later handed over to the Tahirpur Police Station, and a case has been filed against him.

Following a strong protest from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has apologized for entering Bangladesh and assaulting six citizens near the Fulbari border in Kurigram. During a battalion commander-level flag meeting on Saturday afternoon, BSF assured that actions would be taken against those responsible. The incident occurred on Friday at Balarhat Krishnanandabokshi border, where victims Shamsul Alam, Javed Ali, Kashem Ali, Ripon Mia, and Limon Mia were injured. BSF has assured that such incidents will not recur inside Bangladesh’s territory.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel allegedly entered Bangladesh and assaulted five farmers near the Krishnanandabaksi border in Kurigram’s Fulbari upazila on Friday afternoon. As villagers gathered and chased them, the BSF members fled back inside the barbed-wire fence. In response, hundreds of locals, armed with sticks, took position at the border in protest. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later intervened to de-escalate the situation. According to eyewitnesses, the farmers were working in their fields when BSF personnel entered Bangladesh and confronted them. When the farmers objected, the BSF allegedly attacked them. The BGB has stated that if the incident is confirmed, they will formally protest.

A flag meeting between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) was held at Manikkhari in Haripur, Thakurgaon. During the meeting, the BSF returned two Bangladeshi nationals, Bikash Shil (22) and Purna Nath (26), who had been detained for illegal border crossing on Tuesday.

According to reports, three others managed to escape. The BGB handed over the detained individuals to the local police, and cases have been filed against them. They are set to be presented before the court tomorrow, confirmed the officer-in-charge.

On Sunday night, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) installed CCTV cameras at the zero line of the Bashjani border in Kurigram, prompting strong protests from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). On Monday morning, local residents discovered the cameras aimed at Bangladesh’s territory after attending Fajr prayers. Upon notification, BGB officials held a 90-minute discussion with BSF, demanding immediate removal of the cameras. Despite multiple discussions between the two forces, BSF had not removed the cameras as of Monday evening. Locals expressed security concerns, particularly as a mosque near the border is currently undergoing reconstruction.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized Indian liquor, pharmaceuticals, and contraband worth Tk 1.46 crore at the Sylhet-Sunamganj border. BGB’s 48th Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Haque, reported that the operation was carried out during a routine patrol early Sunday morning. Seized items included sugar, medicines, olive oil, clothing, livestock, oranges, street snacks, and body sprays. A used truck carrying the illegal goods was also confiscated.

Bangladesh’s border security forces detained 18 Indian nationals and took legal action against them, while 1,538 Myanmar citizens were apprehended and repatriated in January. Border security operations also led to the seizure of smuggled goods worth approximately 1.62 billion BDT, including gold, silver, diamonds, sarees, cosmetics, rifles, pistols, and ammunition. These details were provided by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday.