anti narcotic drive

‘Drug peddler’ killed in ‘gunfight’

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” with BGB members in Teknaf upazila early yesterday. The dead is Mohammad Ibrahim, 22, of Teknaf.

Two ‘drug dealers’ killed in ‘gunfight’

Two suspected drug peddlers died in reported gun battles with police in Rajshahi and Narayanganj early yesterday.

‘Shootout’: ‘Drug dealer’ killed in Cumilla

A suspected drug dealer was killed in a “gunfight” with police early yesterday.

Constable turns yaba peddler

Mahfuzur Rahman, 31, was a constable in Khulna when he got addicted to yaba and the crazy drug made him beat up his family members and vandalise houses. He was even sued by his father that put him in jail, according to Rab. His 28 days in jail made him worse. He met a drug dealer

‘Gunfight’ With Rab: ‘Drug dealer’ killed in city

An alleged drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” with Rab in the capital’s Agargaon early yesterday. The dead, Ashraf Ali, 35, stood accused in seven to eight drug-related cases filed with different police stations, said Lt Col Ashique Billah, commanding officer of Rab-2.

3 killed in ‘gunfights’

Two alleged members of the outlawed Purbo Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) were killed in a “gunfight” between two rival groups in Bogura’s Sherpur upazila early yesterday, police said.

Three ‘drug dealers’ killed in ‘gunfights’

Three alleged drug peddlers were killed in separate “gunfights” with law enforcers in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar yesterday.

Two ‘drug dealers’ killed in ‘gunfights’

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” with police in Sirajganj, and another one in what police claimed was an encounter between two groups of drug peddlers in Cox’s Bazar, while, In Chapainawabganj, a body was recovered by police early yesterday.

CID constable held with 990 yaba pills

A constable of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and one of his associates were held with 990 yaba pills from Savar, on the outskirts of the capital, on Thursday evening.

March 31, 2019
March 31, 2019

‘Drug dealer' killed in 'gunfight'

An alleged drug dealer was killed in a “gunfight” between a drug gang and law enforcers near Habirchara union of Teknaf upazila in the early hours yesterday.

March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019

Two killed in 'gunfight' with police in city

Two men were killed in a “gunfight” with the law enforcers in Dhaka and another alleged drug dealer was killed in an “internal clash” of a drug gang in Khulna yesterday.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Another 'Shootout' Spree: Six killed in a single day

Six people, including two alleged Rohingya drug traders, were killed in “shootouts” with law enforcers in Dhaka and two other districts early yesterday.

March 23, 2019
March 23, 2019

3 killed in 'shootouts'

Two alleged drug peddlers and a murder case accused were killed in “gunfights” with police in Cox's Bazar early yesterday.

March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019

Two 'drug peddlers' killed in ‘gunfight’

Two alleged drug peddlers were killed in what police claimed was an infighting of drug peddlers in Cox's Bazar's Ukhia upazila early yesterday.

March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019

2 found dead, another killed in 'gunfight'

Two alleged criminals were found dead in Chuadanga and Jhenidah yesterday, while a suspected drug trader was killed in a “gunfight” with members of Border Guard Bangladesh in Cox's Bazar.

August 12, 2018
August 12, 2018

Listed, now 'cleared of' drug links

Though named in a list prepared by the Prime Minister's Office, about 100 cops in different districts have been found by local police authorities not linked to narcotics trade or smuggling. It is not clear what district police probes found about the other 200 law enforcers listed by the PMO.

August 11, 2018
August 11, 2018

3 Months of Anti-narcotics Drive: Outcome not as expected

It has been three months since the nationwide war on drugs began, but the godfathers or their patrons still remain untouched while the dealers are selling narcotics discreetly, adopting new strategies.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

Act tough on drugs, terror

Giving a 23-point directive to the deputy commissioners, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked them to take tough actions against extortion, tender grabbing, muscle flexing, terrorism and drugs for eliminating these menaces from society.

July 21, 2018
July 21, 2018

4 'drug dealers' killed in separate 'gunfights'

Four alleged drug dealers are killed in reported gunfights with law enforcers in Kushtia, Chapainawabganj, Dinajpur and Cox's Bazar districts.