The Bangladesh Coast Guard has seized a large quantity of banned polythene during an operation in Char Fasson, Bhola. Around 2,000 kilograms of banned polythene, valued at approximately Tk 800,000, were recovered after searches were conducted at four shops.

Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon confirmed the information on Sunday (August 16, 2026).

He said members of the Coast Guard Outpost Lalmohan conducted a special operation in the area adjacent to Char Fasson Bazar at around 4pm on Saturday (August 15), acting on a tip-off.

During the operation, the team searched four shops and seized approximately 2,000 kilograms of banned polythene worth around Tk 800,000.

The seized polythene was handed over to the Department of Environment in Bhola for further legal action.

Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon added that the Coast Guard will continue conducting similar operations in the future to protect the environment.