Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) seized 45 kilograms of venison from Shyamnagar upazila. Photo: BSS

SATKHIRA, Oct 18, 2025 (BSS) - Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) in a 
drive have seized 45 kilograms (Kg) of venison from Shyamnagar upazila of the 
district.

On a tip-off, a BCG team from Kaikhali Coast Guard conducted a drive around 1 
am in Parshekhali Bridge area of the Sundarbans under Shyamnagar upazila and 
seized 45-kg venison and 12 deer legs, said a press release signed by BCG 
Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq this afternoon.

"Sensing the presence of the Coast Guard team, the poachers fled away," the 
release said, adding that the seized deer meat has been handed over to the 
Tengrakhali Patrol Outpost Forest Office for further legal action. 

The Coast Guard will continue such raids in the future to prevent the killing 
and smuggling of wildlife.