The unending drug problem

The number of drug addicts has increased dramatically in Bangladesh. A survey carried out last year found about seven to eight million drug addicts in the country. One of the reasons why the number of drug addicts has increased is the availability of drugs. With the Rohingya crisis in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, the area has become a hotspot for the drug business. 

The government should launch a crackdown on illicit drug businesses across the country. Those who are involved in such activities should be brought to justice. The border areas used to traffic drugs into Bangladesh should be strictly monitored and sealed. 

Biplob Biswas, By email