A special operation by the Coast Guard in Mongla, Bagerhat, led to the seizure of 197 bottles of foreign liquor worth about 1 million taka from the residence of Tania Biswas Lithi, vice president of the local unit of the Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal. The raid took place on Friday, March 13, following a tip-off, and one person, Shanto Parai, was detained at the scene. Locals identified him as Lithi’s husband.

According to Coast Guard sources, the liquor was recovered from a house near Chila Bazar, and Shanto Parai, described as a drug trader, was caught while attempting to flee. Lithi admitted that liquor was found in her home but claimed it belonged to an acquaintance of her husband who had asked to store it temporarily. The incident has sparked widespread criticism and curiosity in the area.

Mongla Upazila BNP President Abdul Mannan Howlader stated that the party maintains a strict stance against drugs and promised organizational action if any member is found involved. The seized liquor and the detainee were handed over to Mongla Police for legal proceedings.