Bangladeshi-born US citizen held with $25,000

A Bangladeshi-born United States citizen was detained for carrying $25,000 in undeclared currency at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

The members of customs department held Rafiqul Islam Khan with the US dollars equivalent to approximately Tk29 lakh.

A case has been filed with Airport Police Station in this regard.

According to the case statement, Rafiqul Islam arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Narsingdi to go to Qatar on Wednesday afternoon. Suspicious objects were spotted while scanning his bag at the departure boarding bridge. A total of $25,060 and Qatari Riyals were recovered from his possession after a search.

However, information of endorsement against these currencies was not found on the his passport.

Bangladesh Bank's approval is required for passengers going abroad with more than $12,000 in foreign currency. If Bangladesh Bank gives no objection, there is an obligation to endorse it in the passenger's passport.