BGB detains ‘smuggler’ with 7 gold bars in Rajshahi

Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) detained a man who they described as a smuggler with seven gold bars in Rajshahi on Thursday, UNB reports.

The detainee has been identified as Muktar Hossain, 40, son of late Sanaullah of Chapainawabganj district.

Godagari BGB Company Commander Subedar Ainuddin said that tipped off, they detained the accused from Bhagabantpur Kheya ghat in Godagari upazila at 7.30am with seven gold bars, weighing 116 grams.

“Legal processes are underway against the detainee,” said the BGB official.