Sangsad Bhaban, July 13 -- Parliament on Monday passed the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, introducing the death penalty as the maximum punishment for illegal drug trading conducted through cyberspace and digital platforms.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed placed the bill in the House, where it was passed by a voice vote after lawmakers disposed of proposals for public opinion scrutiny, referral to the parliamentary standing committee and amendments.

Govt forms cabinet committee to finalise draft of Cyber Security (Amendment) Act

The amendment incorporates a new provision recommended by the parliamentary committee to criminalise technology-based narcotics offences.

Under the new law, any person who directly or indirectly uses cybers...