Sylhet, September 7, 2024: Sylhet District Awami League member and Jaintiapur Upazila Awami League President, Kamal Ahmed, has been detained by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) while attempting to flee to India through the Jaintiapur border. He was arrested by a BGB patrol team from the Goabari border area on Saturday at around 7 PM while trying to cross into India illegally.
Lieutenant Colonel Khondoker Md. Asadunnabi, commander of the 19th Battalion of the BGB, confirmed the incident. During the arrest, Kamal was found carrying a bag containing his passport, Indian rupees, Bangladeshi currency, medicines, his national ID card, and other essential items.
The BGB commander stated that legal actions would be taken against Kamal Ahmed, and the concerned authorities have been notified. The incident has caused a stir among the local population.