Police arrested a private car driver named Rakibul Islam in Abhaynagar, Jashore, on Thursday morning after discovering 198 bottles of banned cough syrup hidden inside his vehicle. Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted the car at a checkpoint in Bashuari village at approximately 5:00 AM. The seizure marks a significant blow to local drug trafficking networks operating in the region.

During the search of the vehicle, bearing registration number Dhaka Metro-Ga-43-6216, police recovered a travel bag containing 99 bottles of Fairdil and 99 bottles of Wincorex. These substances are frequently abused as alternatives to Phendicyl by local drug users. Authorities suspect that the suspect, a resident of Raghunathpur village in Narail, has been involved in the illicit trade for an extended period.

Legal Action and Investigation

Abhaynagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ziaur Rahman confirmed that a case has been filed against the driver under the Narcotics Control Act. The private car used for transporting the contraband has been seized as evidence. Police are currently conducting further investigations to identify and apprehend other members of the trafficking syndicate involved in this operation.

Abhaynagar Police Station OC Ziaur Rahman said, “We have filed a case against the driver under the Narcotics Control Act and seized the vehicle. Our investigation is ongoing to identify other members of this syndicate.”

The successful operation at the regular police checkpoint is being viewed as a positive step toward curbing drug proliferation in the area. Increased police vigilance has reportedly caused alarm among local drug dealers, as authorities aim to dismantle the supply chain through the ongoing investigation.

Police in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli upazila have launched a murder investigation following the mysterious death of a man whose 14-month-old child was allegedly sold for Tk 2 lakh. The victim, identified as Nurul Absar, was found hanging from a tree in a garden in Charpatharghata union on November 11. His father, Abdur Rahim, filed a formal complaint alleging that his son was strangled to death before being staged as a suicide.

The incident stems from a prolonged domestic dispute between the victim and his wife, Nazma Akter. According to family members, Nurul had sent his wife to her parents’ home two months ago following frequent arguments. Reports indicate that four days prior to his death, the couple allegedly sold their 14-month-old child to an unidentified individual for Tk 2 lakh.

Investigation into the Circumstances

According to the case statement, Nurul went missing on the night of November 10 after receiving a phone call from unknown individuals. His body was discovered the following afternoon, sparking widespread speculation among local residents regarding the true nature of his death. Authorities are currently working to determine if the death is linked to the child trafficking incident or other personal conflicts.

Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the case. Investigating officers stated that they are awaiting the autopsy report to confirm the exact cause of death. Law enforcement agencies are now prioritizing the identification of the individuals who contacted the victim before his disappearance to uncover the motive behind the alleged murder.

Police recovered the buried body of a missing youth, Md Russell, from an abandoned room at his in-laws’ house in Sanokhali village of Chatkhil, Noakhali, late Wednesday night. The discovery came five days after the victim went missing following a phone call from his wife. The incident has triggered widespread outrage in the locality as the victim’s wife and her family members have remained absconding since the incident.

Russell, a local political activist, had visited his in-laws’ residence on November 6 after receiving a call from his wife, Mukta Begum. He remained untraceable since that day, prompting his family to search for him. The sudden disappearance and the subsequent discovery of his body have raised serious suspicions regarding the involvement of his wife and her relatives in the crime.

Evidence of foul play

Local residents reported that Russell and his wife had been embroiled in a long-standing domestic dispute. When police unearthed the body, it was found covered with old quilts and mattresses, suggesting a premeditated murder. The brutal nature of the crime has highlighted growing concerns over domestic violence and social instability in the region.

The victim’s family has demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of all individuals involved in the murder.

Chatkhil Police Station officials confirmed that the body has been sent to the morgue for an autopsy. Authorities are currently preparing to file a formal murder case while launching a manhunt to track down the absconding suspects. Police are utilizing advanced technology and intelligence surveillance to locate the fugitives and uncover the motive behind the killing.