Gold seized from passenger at airport

Customs officials seized one 2.4 kg gold bar from a passenger arriving at the NSC Bose International Airport here from Bangkok today.

Md Aftaab, who flew in by a 'Biman Bangladesh' flight from Bangkok-via Dhaka, concealed the gold, valued at Rs 67 lakh, in his person, customs officials said.

Aftaab was arrested.