A late-night police operation in Kamalganj has uncovered what officers describe as a significant yaba trafficking network operating in the area. Acting on precise intelligence, members of Kamalganj Police Station in Moulvibazar district conducted a raid on Tuesday night (24 February) in South Kumrakapon, within the Kamalganj পৌর এলাকা.
The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug dealers and the seizure of a quantity of yaba tablets and cash believed to be proceeds from narcotics sales.
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Arrested Suspects
The individuals taken into custody are:
Md. Atikur Rahman (40), son of Khurshed Ali, a resident of South Kumrakapon village
Ahmad Khan (40), son of Ali Badi Khan, also of Kumrakapon village
According to police sources, Ahmad Khan had previously been arrested on multiple occasions in connection with narcotics distribution. Local residents allege that he was widely known in the Kamalganj area as a major yaba supplier.
Details of the Operation
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Abdul Awal of Kamalganj Police Station stated that the raid was carried out following confidential intelligence regarding ongoing drug transactions in the Balumahal area of South Kumrakapon. During the search, officers recovered:
103 yaba tablets
BDT 42,900 in cash, suspected to be linked to drug sales
Both suspects have been charged under the Narcotics Control Act, and formal legal proceedings are now under way. The OC affirmed that anti-drug operations would continue in order to curb the spread of narcotics in the region.
Summary of Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Operation Area | South Kumrakapon, Kamalganj municipal area, Moulvibazar |
| Date & Time | 24 February, late রাতে |
| Arrested Individuals | Md. Atikur Rahman (40), Ahmad Khan (40) |
| Fathers’ Names | Khurshed Ali; Ali Badi Khan |
| Yaba Seized | 103 tablets |
| Cash Recovered | BDT 42,900 |
| Applicable Law | Narcotics Control Act |
| Station Officer | OC Md. Abdul Awal |
Wider Concerns
Police allege that the suspects had been using local hotels and residential properties as temporary distribution points for yaba supply. The illicit trade is believed to have contributed to rising levels of drug consumption among local youths, raising concerns about social and public health consequences.
Yaba — a methamphetamine-based stimulant — remains one of the most prevalent narcotics in Bangladesh, with law enforcement agencies frequently reporting seizures across the country. Its accessibility and relatively low street price have made it particularly attractive to young users, posing serious risks including addiction, mental health disorders, and increased criminal activity.
Residents have welcomed the latest police action and urged authorities to maintain sustained anti-narcotics drives. Community leaders argue that consistent enforcement, combined with awareness campaigns and rehabilitation initiatives, is essential to protect the younger generation.
Officials emphasised that the objective is not merely to apprehend individual dealers but to dismantle the broader supply chain that enables drug distribution within the এলাকায়. Local প্রশাসন and law enforcement authorities have reiterated their commitment to building a drug-free society through vigilance, intelligence-led operations, and community cooperation.