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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 25th March 2026, 11:24 AM
Police in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, have arrested a drug trafficker in possession of 18.65 million Bangladeshi Taka, along with a significant quantity of narcotics, in a major crackdown on local drug operations.
The information was revealed during a press briefing on Wednesday (25 March) by Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Mohammad Abdul Barik. The primary suspect, Saidur Islam, was apprehended late on Tuesday (24 March) at approximately 3:00 a.m. from a passenger bus heading towards Cox’s Bazar, near the Shimrail intersection.
Saidur Islam, a resident of Ramu’s Dakbanga South Kachchapia area in Cox’s Bazar, is the son of Musa Ali. Police reports indicate that he had been bringing narcotics into Siddhirganj for wholesale distribution before returning to Cox’s Bazar. Authorities confirmed his movements and arrested him during a coordinated operation.
In addition to the arrest of Saidur Islam, police conducted simultaneous raids in various parts of Siddhirganj, resulting in the capture of ten other local drug dealers. All individuals have been charged under the Narcotics Control Act and forwarded to the courts.
The seized items from Saidur Islam included cash amounting to 18,65,000 Taka, 150 grams of heroin, and 30 yaba tablets.
The table below details the other arrested suspects:
| No. | Name & Parentage | Age | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Md. Sagor Hossain, son of Dulal Bepari | 26 | Godnail, Syedpara, Kanelpara |
| 2 | Md. Robin, son of Yusuf Ali | 28 | Godnail |
| 3 | Anisur Rahman, son of Tajul Islam | 32 | Godnail |
| 4 | Md. Sohag, son of Suruj Mia | 30 | Godnail |
| 5 | Md. Rabbi, son of Swapnil Hossain | 32 | Godnail |
| 6 | Sohanur Rahman alias Babu, son of Liakat Mia | 26 | Godnail |
| 7 | Md. Roni, son of Babul Mia | 33 | Godnail |
| 8 | Dipok, son of late Haribal | 32 | Chittaranjan, Godnail |
| 9 | Md. Raju Mia, son of late Sultan Mia | 52 | Sumilpara |
| 10 | Md. Sujan, son of Mahabub | 29 | Kadamtali |
OC Barik stated that the arrests form part of a continued effort to curb the influx of narcotics into the area. “Saidur Islam had been operating a wholesale drug network from Cox’s Bazar to Siddhirganj. Upon confirming his presence, we moved swiftly to apprehend him,” he explained.
He further emphasised that police operations will continue to target organised drug networks, and urged local residents to remain vigilant against narcotics-related activities. The swift coordination and successful raids highlight the authorities’ commitment to combating drug trafficking in the region.
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