Illegal drug-dealing mafias remain elusive, with some operating in secret while others continue their business openly. Questions are being raised regarding the arrest of only 12 out of the 83 godfathers listed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DNC). Concerns are growing as many of these drug lords are disguised as professionals in various sectors, and some are not even included in the list due to their connections with influential individuals.
Brigadier General Imrul Hasan, the Regional Commander of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Cox’s Bazar, spoke to Bangladesh Pratidin, stating, "Our strict vigilance continues at the border, and locals are aware of it. Specifically, there is a BGB battalion stationed to prevent the entry of drugs and the movement of Rohingyas. This battalion will soon be inaugurated."
According to DNC sources, of the 83 godfathers on the list, 12 were arrested by yesterday as part of a special operation that began on September 4. Additionally, 174 individuals were arrested from a secondary list of 1,185 suspects.
It has come to light that after August 5, many of these drug lords have changed their tactics to avoid surveillance. Local political influencers have reportedly been assisting in securing the operations at the border. On October 15, Ashraf Ali, a leader of a political organization, was arrested by RAB in Teknaf with 3,200 yaba pills.
DNC Director (Investigation and Operations) Tanveer Mumtaz stated, "We have deployed skilled officers in phases in Cox’s Bazar and other border areas. The operation is ongoing to apprehend the traders on the list, and we are experiencing some successes."
Who Are on the List of Godfathers?
Among the 83 godfathers listed by the DNC, notable figures recently arrested include Sohail alias Bhuiyan Sohail and Mohammad Salim alias Salim from the Mohammadpur Geneva Camp in the capital. Other names on the list include:
Dhaka Division: Fatema Begum (alias Fatu) of Pallabi, Fateh of Mirpur-1, Kahriar Islam Shanto of Kalabagan, Mohammad Zainal of Baunia, Ashikur Rahman Sajal of Shahbagh, Ehsanul Haque Bappa of North Basabo, Tania Khatun of Wahab Colony, Mohammad Rashed of Lalbagh, Kamal Hossain of Karail slum in Banani, Sabuj Ahmed of Gulshan-1, Mohammad Latif, Mahbubur Rahman, Mohammad Hira of Mohammadpur Geneva Camp, Jahangir Hossain of Shershahsuri Road, Kalu (Danthavanga Kalu) of Satmasjid Housing, Abul Kalam Faraji of Mahanagar Project, Abdul Amin of Tejgaon Industrial Area, AKM Mokarim of Keraniganj, Mohammad Latif of Gulshan-1, Mohammad Altaf of Gulshan-2, Nabi Hossain of Vatara, Aman Ullah Ratan (alias Chamaru Ratan) of Chawkbazar, Shambhunath Sur of Gowalnagar in Kotwali, and Khursida Begum (alias Khushi) of Kamrangirchar.
Chattogram Division: Abdur Rahman Badi of Cox's Bazar and Zafar Alam of Teknaf Sadar have been arrested. Other names on the list include Maulvi Mujibur Rahman of Teknaf Sadar, Abdul Amin of Ariabad, Abdus Shukur, Jamal Hossain of Hnilar, Nurul Huda, Rakib Ahmad of Hoikang, Saiful Islam of Teknaf Langurbil, Soleman of Fatikchari, Ismail of Patenga, Jasim Uddin, Mohammad Taher of Karnafuli, Aklima, and Mohammad Khokon of Kotwali.
Rajshahi Division: Sheesh Mohammad of Godagari, Mohammad Tarek of Shibganj, Swapan Ahmed of Naogaon, Mohammad Atiq of Shantinagar in Jaipurhat.
Rangpur Division: Mohammad Golzar Ali of Rangpur Mahanagar, Roksana Begum, Selina Khatun of Dinajpur Kotwali, Mafizur Rahman Ratan of Dinajpur Sadar, Lal Sarkar (alias Picchi Lal) of Lalmonirhat Sadar, Mojibul Islam (alias Majidul Muhuri) of Lalmonirhat Municipality, Anichur Rahman (Anik) of Nilphamari Kishoreganj, Mobu Mia (alias Mobu Dakat), Rezaul Karim Raju of Nageshwari in Kurigram, and Emdadul Haque Bahar of Sadar.
Mymensingh Division: Mymensingh Kotwali Mosa. Rehena, Mirza Mahmud (alias Maqsood) and Surma Begum of Akura, Shamim Mia (alias Shooter Shamim) of Durgapur in Netrokona, Mohammad Mosho of Islampur in Jamalpur.
Barisal Division: Mohammad Sohel of Patuakhali Municipality, Shilpi Begum of Kaunia in Barisal, Mohammad Palash Howladar of Sadar, and Hira Majhi of Gournadi.
Khulna Division: Sourav Saha of Khulna Sadar and Rekha Begum of Kotwali, Jessore.
Sylhet Division: Zia Uddin of Companyganj in Sylhet, Aylaf Ahmed of Golapganj Municipality, Mohammad Mamun of Barashala in Sylhet, Sagar Rabi Das of Srimangal, Syed Ali of Habiganj Sadar, Mohammad Ali Akbar of Madhavpur, and Helal Khan of Dirai in Sunamganj.
Additionally, Kamal Das of Pabna Sadar Police Station, Mizanur Rahman of Bagerhat Sadar, Godfather Manju Begum of Satkhira Sadar, and Ashadul Haque of Daulatpur in Kushtia are also on the list.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
