The arrested man has been identified as Hasibur Rahman, 39, who is reportedly employed at the Patuakhali district office of the Department of Narcotics Control. His arrest has drawn attention because he works for a government agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and controlling the illegal drug trade.
The arrest took place at around 1.45pm on Friday (13 November) in the Shikhalbaha Charfarid area under Karnaphuli Police Station in Chattogram. Police conducted the operation in front of Syed Store, near the Fossil CNG Filling Station.
According to police sources, the operation was launched following a tip-off from an undisclosed source. A specialised team from the Detective Branch’s Port Division carried out the raid under the leadership of Inspector Mohammad Fazlul Kader Chowdhury.
During the operation, officers recovered 10,000 yaba tablets from Hasibur Rahman’s possession. The team also seized a black hard-top jeep believed to have been used to transport the consignment.
The vehicle bears the registration number Dhaka Metro-Gha 18-1317. Its seizure is expected to form part of the investigation into the alleged transportation of the drugs.
Following the arrest, a regular case was filed against Hasibur Rahman under the Narcotics Control Act at Karnaphuli Police Station.
Yaba, a combination of methamphetamine and caffeine, is a widely trafficked synthetic drug in Bangladesh. Its illegal distribution and transportation remain major challenges for law enforcement agencies. Authorities regularly conduct raids, set up checkpoints and pursue intelligence-led operations to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
The arrest of an employee of the Department of Narcotics Control raises questions about the alleged involvement of individuals working within institutions tasked with tackling the drug trade. However, the circumstances surrounding the case, including the origin of the seized tablets and their intended destination, have not yet been established.
Police have not provided further details about whether other individuals were involved in the alleged transportation of the drugs. The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances of the seizure, the use of the vehicle and any possible links to a wider trafficking network.
The allegations against Hasibur Rahman will be determined through the legal process.
