The Bangladesh Army has released a statement regarding the death of BNP leader Md. Shamsuzzaman, known as Dabul, during a joint forces operation in Jibannagar, Chuadanga. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued on Tuesday, the operation took place on the night of January 12, based on specific intelligence to recover illegal weapons. Dabul, aged 50, was detained from a pharmacy near the Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex on allegations of possessing illegal arms.

Following his detention, a patrol team searched the pharmacy and recovered a 9mm pistol, a magazine, and four rounds of ammunition. The statement said that after the operation, Dabul suddenly fell ill and lost consciousness. He was taken to the Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead at 12:25 a.m.

The ISPR described the incident as unexpected, tragic, and unacceptable. It confirmed that the camp commander and all soldiers involved were withdrawn to the cantonment, and a high-level investigation committee was formed to determine the cause. The army pledged appropriate legal action under military law if any personnel are found guilty.