Kurigram, May 11 -- year-old trader in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram has spotlighted a worsening drug crisis in the bordering upazila where easy access to narcotics is drawing youths into addiction and related crimes.

Chandan Kumar Ravidash of Kurushafarusha village took his own life on May 8 after a prolonged struggle with substance abuse.

A goldsmith by profession, he had built a small jewellery business in Balarhat Bazar and was supporting a family with three young children.

His family said addiction steadily eroded his life draining his income, straining relationships and leaving him increasingly unstable despite repeated attempts at rehabilitation.

"Drugs destroyed my son. We tried everything to save him, but couldn't," said his f...