Police have detained a Rajshahi University Chhatra Dal leader with seven Tapentadol tablets in the city’s Kajla area.
Hasibul Islam Hasib, joint general secretary of the university unit, was detained at a shop in Mizaner Mor on Saturday evening.
Motihar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Golam Kabir said police detained Hasib during a regular operation and recovered seven Tapentadol tablets from him.
He is currently being held at the police station, and legal action is being taken, the OC said.
Hasib has previously faced allegations over controversial activities.
He was expelled from the organisation on allegations of taking money from Chhatra League leaders.
He has also been accused of occupying another person’s food cart by claiming ownership and of stabbing a Rajshahi University student with the help of outsiders.
RU Chhatra Dal President Sultan Ahmed Rahi said he learned about the matter from journalists.
“Chhatra Dal is always committed to building a drug-free campus. I am not sure yet whether the drugs were found on him or his friends. If such an incident occurred, we will take appropriate action,” he said.
University Proctor Prof Dr Mahbubur Rahman said possessing, using and selling drugs are punishable offences under Bangladeshi law.
“As he was caught with drugs, action will be taken against him under the prevailing laws,” he said.