Jhalakathi Correspondent: The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested a suspected drug dealer with 40 yaba tablets during an operation in Jhalakathi Sadar municipality on Monday night (November 9, 2026).The arrested person was identified as Md. Rana Howlader, 40, son of Md. Dulal Howlader of Ward No. 3 in the Krishnakathi area of Jhalakathi Sadar upazila.According to DNC sources, the operation was conducted at around 9:10pm in front of expatriate Milan's house, behind Basanda Degree College in the municipal area, based on a tip-off.A DNC team led by Inspector Md. Sanowar Hossain searched Rana Howlader and recovered 40 yaba tablets from his possession before arresting him.Preparations were underway to file a case against the arrested person under the Narcotics Control Act, the sources said.The DNC said such operations would continue as part of its efforts to curb drug trafficking.