Feni, June 6 -- The Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) in Feni has heightened vigilance and increased patrols along the border to prevent illegal smuggling of rawhide, cattle, and buffaloes, especially in the lead-up to the holy Eid-ul-Azha festival.

The authorities are actively monitoring the border to thwart any attempts at illegal entry or push-ins.

Lieutenant Colonel Mosharraf Hossain, commander of the Feni BGB-4 Battalion, briefed reporters at the Jayalskar BGB camp in Feni during a press conference on Friday afternoon.

He said that additional patrols and intelligence operations have been intensified to prevent rawhide smuggling and illegal cattle movement.

He stated, "We have increased patrols and are conducting intelligence surve...