Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified operations and intelligence activities across the country, including border areas, to ensure a stable supply of edible oil and curb hoarding, black marketing and smuggling.
A joint team of BGB Narayanganj Battalion 62 BGB and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) conducted a raid at around 1:00am on Friday at a warehouse at Tarabo Kazipara intersection in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.
During the operation, around 2,000 litres of loose soybean oil stored in nine barrels were seized, according to a BGB press release.
The team also found evidence of illegal bottling and marketing using counterfeit labels such as “Bandhan Plus” and “Bismillah”.
BGB said it seized about 5,425 litres of edible oil in the first three months of 2026.
The force recovered 13,177 litres in 2024 and 30,092 litres in 2025, taking the total to 43,269 litres over the period.
The force remains on high alert in border areas to prevent illegal stockpiling and smuggling of edible oil, the press release said.
To strengthen enforcement, BGB has increased regular and special patrols, intensified surveillance of suspected vehicles, boats and warehouses, and launched coordinated drives with the local administration, Bangladesh Army, RAB, police and customs authorities.
The force is also raising awareness among local communities about the harmful effects of smuggling and urging people to refrain from such activities.
BGB reiterated its commitment to protecting the country’s borders, ensuring a stable supply of essential commodities and safeguarding consumer interests.
