The Bangladesh Coast Guard has arrested Md. Zahidul Islam, also known as Major Jahangir, the leader of the 'Major Jahangir Bahini', during an operation in the Sundarbans. The arrest took place early Tuesday night near Kalir Khal, adjacent to the Adachai Forest Office in Dakop upazila, as part of 'Operation Mangrove Shield'. Two single-barrel guns and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered during the raid.

Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon, the Coast Guard’s media officer, confirmed the arrest and stated that the operation was carried out under the direct instruction of the Home Minister. The Coast Guard has been maintaining a strict stance against all active forest bandits in the Sundarbans through ongoing operations titled 'Operation Restore Peace in Sundarbans' and 'Operation Mangrove Shield'.

The arrest marks a continuation of the government’s intensified efforts to eliminate piracy and restore security in the Sundarbans region.