Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Three containers containing a total of 60,480 kg of sodium cyclamate were confiscated at the Chatogram port.

The dutiable value of these products is Tk 20 million, with a duty rate of 61.80 per cent. Sodium cyclamate is an artificial sweetener that is 30-50 times sweeter than regular sugar.

Unscrupulous traders are incorporating sugarcane into various food products such as desserts, bakery items, ice cream, beverages, juices, chocolates, condensed milk, and baby food. This poses a serious health risk to the public, leading to kidney and complex diseases, including cancer.

The consignment was seized following confidential information and collaboration between the Central Intelligence Cell, Customs Intelligence, and Inv...