Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- An Ansar member has been expelled from the force on charges of stealing mobile phones from the cargo complex at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The expulsion of Zenarul Islam, a uniformed member of the auxiliary force, was announced in a statement issued by the Ansar Headquarters on Friday.

The incident has sparked renewed concern among traders over security lapses in the handling of imported goods at the airport.

Zenarul was detained at Hangar Gate No. 8 in the early hours of Thursday while leaving the cargo complex with 15 mobile phones, hidden in his clothes and boots.

The incident comes amid ongoing security issues following the Oct 18 blaze at the airport's cargo village, which caused widespread d...