Jahangirnagar University Student Apprehended in Dormitory Narcotics Raid

In a robust effort to purge illicit activities from academic residential blocks, the administration of Jahangirnagar University (JU) detained a female student on Saturday, 18 April 2026. The individual was allegedly discovered consuming narcotics during a targeted raid at Nawab Faizunnesa Hall. The operation resulted in the seizure of a substantial cache of contraband, including cannabis, alcohol, and an array of drug-related paraphernalia.

The detained student has been identified as Inisha, a member of the 48th batch within the Department of Drama and Dramatics. While she is officially registered as a resident of Begum Khaleda Zia Hall, she was apprehended in Room 116 of Nawab Faizunnesa Hall—a space currently allocated to Tanuja Tithi, a 51st-batch student from the Management Studies Department.

Chronology of the Administrative Raid

The intervention was prompted by a formal report from Sumaiya Khanam, the General Secretary (GS) of the Nawab Faizunnesa Hall Council. Fellow residents had voiced escalating concerns regarding an “overpowering and suspicious” odour emanating from the room in question. Acting on this intelligence, Hall Warden Sultana Akhtar spearheaded a disciplinary task force to inspect the premises during the late afternoon hours.

Upon entering the dormitory, administrative officials reportedly found Inisha in the act of substance consumption. A meticulous search of the living quarters yielded a variety of prohibited items, which were promptly documented and removed.

Official Declarations and Disciplinary Measures

Sumaiya Khanam expressed her profound disappointment regarding the breach of conduct, indicating that the suspect had been on the administration’s radar for some time. “We had previously noted informal complaints concerning this student, particularly regarding the unauthorised entry of outsiders and other suspicious activities,” she remarked. “Such illegal and dishonourable conduct within a sanctuary of learning is entirely intolerable. We seek exemplary disciplinary action to serve as a deterrent.”

The Provost of Nawab Faizunnesa Hall, Professor Golam Mostafa, corroborated the specifics of the raid and emphasised the severity of the regulatory violations.

“As soon as our student representatives confirmed the nature of the scent, we intervened without delay. The student was discovered in a compromised state amidst a room littered with illicit materials. Because she is not a resident of this specific hall, we immediately contacted the relevant administrators to facilitate her transfer to the appropriate hall authority.”

Establishment of a Formal Enquiry Committee

To uphold the principles of transparency and due process, the university has constituted a five-member enquiry committee. This panel is mandated to evaluate the evidence and present a comprehensive report to the Vice-Chancellor’s office for further executive action.

• Convener: Professor Dr Sultana

• Member Secretary: Deputy Registrar Yar Hossain

• Members: Rasheda Khatun, Nadia Sultana, and Shahanaz Akhtar

Professor Manjur Elahi, Provost of Begum Khaleda Zia Hall, clarified that although Inisha has not been a consistent resident of her assigned hall recently, the administration will pursue stringent measures based on the committee’s findings. Simultaneously, University Proctor Professor Dr A.K.M. Rashidul Alam assured the campus community that all disciplinary proceedings would adhere strictly to university statutes and legal protocols.

Following her initial detention and subsequent administrative handover, the accused student reportedly fled the vicinity. Persistent attempts by the university to contact her via her registered mobile number have remained unsuccessful. This incident has sparked a broader conversation amongst the student body regarding campus security, the enforcement of residential protocols, and the critical need to address substance misuse within the university’s halls of residence.