Bangladesh, June 19 -- The proposal, which is expected to be placed before the Cabinet, emphasises the creation of separate tribunals to expedite trials but does not impose binding measures to bring alleged drug "godfathers", financiers or syndicate leaders within the scope of prosecution.

Crime analysts and stakeholders familiar with the matter argue that targeting small-scale carriers and retail-level offenders while leaving the principal financiers and political or administrative patrons untouched would render anti-drug efforts ineffective.

They further note that although the draft focuses on faster trials, it does not introduce stronger provisions to enhance the quality of investigations.

The proposed amendment calls for the estab...