Police recovered the body of a youth, from the bank of the Narsunda River near Barukbazar Bridge in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj on Friday.
Borhan Uddin, 21, son of Alal Uddin from Panahar Kanikpur village, was found lying near the riverbank around noon, according to local sources.
Witnesses reported that locals discovered the body in the morning and immediately informed Karimganj police.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Shahab Uddin of Karimganj Police Station stated, "We cannot confirm yet whether this is a case of murder or accidental death. However, narcotics were recovered from the pockets of the deceased�s pants."
The body has been sent to Kishoreganj Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Hospital for autopsy. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether foul play was involved or if other factors contributed to the youth�s death.