Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- The government has stepped up its campaign against drug trafficking and abuse, combining tougher laws, stronger law enforcement, modern detection technology and expanded treatment facilities under its zero-tolerance policy.

The measures include amendments to the country's narcotics control law, the confiscation of assets linked to drug crimes, specialised tribunals for faster trials, improved laboratory facilities and new rehabilitation centres.

The Narcotics Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, replaces the Narcotics Control Act, 2018, and introduces tougher penalties for online drug trafficking, stronger enforcement powers for the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) and provisions to seize assets linked to drug-rel...