THAKURGAON, July 14, 2026 (BSS)- Two individuals were arrested along with a 
seven-kilogram sunstone, a type of gemstone ores often associated with 
smuggling activities in the country, two motorcycles and various other items 
in the district today. 

The arrested are Dulal Hossain, 36, son of Chhabirul Islam from Radhanagar 
Union in Atwari upazila and Kalim Uddin, 40, son of Sural Islam from the 
Chapati area of Ruhia upazila of the district.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) reported that based on intelligence 
information, a special patrol team led by Lieutenant Colonel Khandaker 
Akhlakur Rahman, commander of the BGB Battalion 50, along with a regular 
patrol team from Borshalupara BOP conducted an anti smuggling special 
operation at the Borshalpara Border Area in Aloyakhoya Union of Atwari 
upazila around 2:00am.

During the drive, Dulal and Kalim were detained with the seven-kilogram 
sunstone which market value has been reported as Taka 7 lakh.

Later, the detainees and the seized goods were handed over to Atwari Police 
Station, said a BGB press release here. 

Lieutenant Colonel Khandaker Akhlakur Rahman said, BGB is implementing a 
"zero tolerance policy" to prevent drugs and smuggling, and such operations 
will continue in the future. 

Matiar Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Atwari Police Station, told BSS, a 
case has been filed by the BGB. Preparations are underway to produce the 
detainees in court, he added.