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Six Students Detained for Cannabis Use at Jahangirnagar University

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 5th August 2025, 1:40 PM

Six Students Detained for Cannabis Use at Jahangirnagar University
Photo: Collected

Six students of Jahangirnagar University were detained by the hall administration on charges of using cannabis in Room 824 of the Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall.

The operation was conducted at approximately 11:30 PM on Monday, 4 August, following a tip-off to the hall authorities.

Identities of the Detained Students

Out of the six students, five have been identified as follows:

Name Department Batch
Hasan Shoaib Anjum Economics 49th
Arman Hossain Journalism and Media Studies 50th
Naib Geography and Environment 50th
Md. Mehedi Hasan Geography and Environment 51st
Md. Jerin Geography and Environment 52nd

 

Details of the Incident

According to hall administration sources, upon receiving the report around 11 PM, officials conducted a surprise raid on the mentioned room and found six students actively consuming cannabis. During the operation, the authorities also recovered cannabis and related paraphernalia from the students’ bags.

Administrative Action and Student Confession

Professor Mohammad Abdur Razzak, a hall official, stated:

“Upon reaching the spot, we found the students in the act of consuming cannabis. After verifying their identities, we released them upon receiving written undertakings. During preliminary questioning, they confessed to the offence.”

He added that actions would be taken against them in accordance with the university’s existing disciplinary regulations.

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