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BGB attacked by smugglers in Kulaura, fires warning shots

Monday, 9 November 2026, 3:56

BGB attacked by smugglers in Kulaura, fires warning shots

A clash and attack occurred during a Border Guard Bangladesh operation against smugglers in the Dastgaon border area of Kulaura upazila, Maulvibazar. On the night of November 7, a patrol team from the Sreemangal Battalion (46 BGB) conducted an operation at Saimer Ghat.

During the operation, a group of 25 to 30 smugglers suddenly attacked the patrol team. In self-defense, BGB members fired a round of warning shots, causing the attackers to flee the scene.

Later, Indian illegal cigarettes worth nearly 345,000 taka were seized from the spot. Legal procedures are underway against those involved in the incident, according to the BGB.

Reported by 4 outlets. See the original sources below for full details.

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