Published: 12:07 AM, 16 November 2026
Gold-like substances worth Tk 1.8cr seized
Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate officials have seized around one kilogram of gold-like substances, including four egg-shaped objects concealed in a passenger's rectum and gold-like paste smeared on his underwear, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.
The estimated value of the seized substances stands at around Tk 1.80 crore, according to preliminary information.
The passenger, identified as Hasan Mia, hailing from Banshkhaliupazila of Chattogram, arrived in Dhaka from Dubai aboard a US-Bangla Airlines flight BS-342 at 4:25 am on Sunday.
Acting on a tip-off, customs intelligence officials conducted an examination and detected the presence of suspected gold-like objects concealed in his rectum through an X-ray scan, said a press release.
Later, officials recovered four egg-shaped objects weighing around 900 grams from his rectum. They also found approximately 100 grams of gold-like paste smeared on the fabric of his underwear.
The total weight of the seized substances stands at around 1,000 grams.
However, the actual quantity and purity of gold in the seized substances will be determined after testing and refining, officials said.
The customs intelligence and investigation directorate suspects that an organised transnational smuggling syndicate may be involved in the incident.
The directorate will coordinate with other intelligence agencies to identify the syndicate and uncover those involved in the smuggling operation.
If necessary, it may also seek assistance from relevant foreign customs intelligence agencies and international cooperation mechanisms in line with directives from the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
