Dhaka, June 22 -- Members of Parliament on Monday voiced concerns over drug trafficking, border crime, political reforms, public spending and social issues while participating in the general discussion on the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the Jatiya Sangsad.

National Citizen Party (NCP) MP Abdullah Al Amin questioned whether Bangladesh was facing a form of "drug war" imposed by a neighbouring country, alleging that narcotics were being used to undermine the country's younger generation and capture its market.

He said drug abuse had become a nationwide problem and reminded the House that the Home Minister had announced a joint anti-drug drive after Eid during a previous session.

"If we fail to tackle drugs and enga...