Home minister says the authorities are moving to amend narcotics laws as backlogged court cases climb to 80,000 in Dhaka alone
June 25, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Bangladesh is home to an estimated 8.2 million drug addicts, driven primarily by the rapid spread of synthetic and semi-synthetic narcotics, the home minister has said.
Salahuddin Ahmed shared the figures on Thursday during an event at the Ministry of Home Affairs conference room in the Secretariat, ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Jun 26.
Amit Shah unveils three-year roadmap to strengthen India’s anti-drug fight
Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts
Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit Shah
Global drug trade shifts towards deadly synthetic substances
The world has a drug problem
Myanmar’s anti-drug crackdown: Authorities torch USD 600 million worth of seized narcotics
Almost 330 families report teenage children to Sharjah Police over drug addiction | The National
In Kalaburagi, a call for collective fight against drug abuse
Myanmar burns US$525 million of illegal drugs
New wave of potent synthetic drugs drives rise in global drug use, says UN
Union Minister Amit Shah announces a comprehensive anti-drug strategy, urging states to combat narcotics networks and addiction…
Alongside its anti-drug crackdown, Türkiye expands prevention, rehabilitation and support services for people with addiction…
Minister launches rally against drug abuse, urges public to report suspicious activity, emphasizes dangers of drug addiction.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to amend the NDPS Act to combat drug syndicates, emphasizing a strict approach…
UN report warns of a global surge in dangerous synthetic drugs, rising opioid use and expanding markets for meth, cocaine and…
Nigeria faces a severe drug abuse crisis, with 14.3 million users. Discover the causes, impacts, and comprehensive solutions…
