Authorities have seized 14kg of gold from a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight arriving in Dhaka from Dubai via Chattogram.
On Saturday morning, officials recovered 120 gold pieces weighing about 14.04kg from a mechanical assistant assigned to flight BG‑148. The estimated market value of the gold is Tk28.57 crore, according to sources.
The flight was searched based on secret information, and the seized items were later weighed and verified in the presence of officials.
Following the seizure, the gold was confiscated and legal proceedings were initiated.
Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Customs House Md Aminul Islam confirmed the recovery, adding that authorities are investigating how the gold was brought onto the aircraft and whether others were involved.
Officials said legal action will be taken under existing laws, and inquiries may also examine whether an organised smuggling network is linked to the incident.
The seizure has prompted heightened vigilance among Biman departments and other agencies at the airport.
