Police in Jiyanagar, Pirojpur, arrested alleged drug dealer Liza Begum, 30, with 70 yaba tablets during a special operation on Tuesday, August 25. The operation took place at about 8:30pm in South Dhepsa Buniya village, Ward No. 3 of Balipara Union. Police said she was detained while allegedly selling the tablets from her home yard.

Liza Begum is the wife of Md Monir Hawlader and lives in the same ward, according to the report. Acting on confidential information, a police team led by Jiyanagar police station Sub-Inspector Ismail Hossain conducted the raid. The source described her as a known drug trader in the area.

A case under the Narcotics Control Act was filed at Jiyanagar Police Station on August 25, 2026, as case number 5. Officer-in-Charge Md Mohabbat Khan said police had arrested Begum with the yaba tablets based on secret information. SI Ismail urged residents to take a stand against drugs and assist police, while the officer-in-charge said operations against narcotics would continue.