Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday told Parliament that a nationwide coordinated drive against illegal drugs, shisha lounges and online gambling will begin after April 30, warning that there is "no alternative" to such action to protect the youth from addiction and social decay.

"The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy on narcotics and cyber-based gambling platforms" the minister said, describing them as major threats to public health, morality, and social stability.

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