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Rajshahi Court Sentences Man to Six Months in Drug Case

A 32-year-old man was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by a Rajshahi court in a narcotics case.

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A man was sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment by the Rajshahi Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court-5 on Sunday in a narcotics case filed with Boalia Police Station. The convict, identified as Jony, 32, son of Naushad of Boubazar area under Boalia Police Station, was found guilty under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018.

Case Details

According to Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP), Jony was arrested in connection with Boalia Model Police Station Case No. 30, filed on July 18, 2026, under Section 36(1), Table 19(a) of the Narcotics Control Act, 2018. The case was heard, and after thorough deliberation, the court delivered its verdict, awarding the six-month imprisonment.

Legal Context

The Narcotics Control Act, 2018, is a stringent law designed to combat drug trafficking and abuse in Bangladesh. Section 36(1) specifically addresses the possession and sale of narcotics, with Table 19(a) listing the controlled substances. Convictions under this act can result in significant penalties, including imprisonment and fines, aimed at deterring drug-related offenses.

Source: BSS

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