In Lalmonirhat, a court has sentenced a fugitive to life imprisonment under the Narcotics Control Act. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, 18 February, by Md. Haider Ali, District and Sessions Judge of Lalmonirhat.
The convict, Md. Aminur Rahman, a resident of Baraipara (Kanipara) village in Hatibandha Upazila, Lalmonirhat, was found guilty under Section 36(1), Schedule 13(g) of the Narcotics Control Act, 2018. In addition to the life sentence, the court imposed a fine of BDT 10,000, with a provision that, in the event of non-payment, he would serve an additional six months’ imprisonment.
Details of the Incident
According to case records, on 25 November 2019 at 12:25 a.m., Sub-Inspector Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique of Hatibandha Police Station led a special raid with a team of officers. Upon noticing the police presence, the accused attempted to flee but was subsequently apprehended. During the arrest, the police recovered illicit drugs, specifically Phensedyl, from his possession. Following this, a case was registered at Hatibandha Police Station.
The court, after evaluating the evidence and witness testimony, determined that the charges against Aminur Rahman were fully substantiated.
Court Orders and Enforcement
The verdict specifies that the life sentence will take effect from the date of surrender or arrest of the fugitive. Any time the accused spent in custody during the trial will be deducted from the sentence. Furthermore, the seized drugs have been ordered to be forfeited to the state and destroyed in accordance with legal procedures. The authorities have been instructed to submit a compliance report to the court within 30 days.
Public Prosecutor (PP) Humayun Reza Swapan commented that the court delivered the verdict after the evidence was proven beyond reasonable doubt. He further confirmed that the life sentence will only commence once the accused either surrenders voluntarily or is apprehended.
Case Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Convict Name | Md. Aminur Rahman |
| Residence | Baraipara (Kanipara), Hatibandha, Lalmonirhat |
| Charge | Narcotics Control Act, 2018, Section 36(1), Schedule 13(g) |
| Date of Incident | 25 November 2019, 12:25 a.m. |
| Arresting Officer | SI Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique |
| Recovered Drug | Phensedyl |
| Court Verdict | Life imprisonment + BDT 10,000 fine (6 months additional if unpaid) |
| Sentence Effective From | Date of surrender or arrest |
| Verdict Date | 18 February 2026 |
| Presiding Judge | Md. Haider Ali, District & Sessions Judge |
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against narcotics trafficking and sends a clear message regarding the enforcement of drug laws in Lalmonirhat and across Bangladesh.