A Jubo Dal leader in Gaibandha’s Saghata upazila, Saiful Islam, was arrested again on Tuesday night, April 14, for alleged involvement in drug trading. Police said they detained him along with another suspect, Nazmul Haque Nayon, during a special operation near Riyad-Rahat Mobile Point at Barokona Bazar. Ten yaba tablets were recovered from their possession, while another suspect, Ismail Hossain, managed to flee. A case has been filed under the Narcotics Control Act at Saghata Police Station.

Saiful Islam, the convener of Kamalerpara Union Jubo Dal, had previously been arrested on October 22, 2025, with yaba and expelled from the party the next day. However, he was later reinstated to his position during the 13th national election period. After regaining his post, he allegedly resumed drug trading activities.

Local Jubo Dal leaders expressed frustration over his reinstatement. Joint convener Ikhtiar Ahmed Sujon said drug traders have no place in the party, while convener Ahmed Kabir Shaheen stated that the district committee should expel him again due to the seriousness of the allegations.