Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The incident involving Liberation War Affairs State Minister and Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain raising a firearm during an anti-drug drive has caused unease within the BNP and the government, triggering widespread criticism on social media.

Ishraque conducted a surprise raid on a suspected drug den in a slum beside the railway tracks in Ward No. 45 under Gandaria Police Station in Dhaka-6 on Saturday. Six people were detained on suspicion of involvement in drug trading.

While people concerned have welcomed the campaign against drug dens across the country, questions have been raised over the minister's approach.

Although there is support for efforts to curb drug trafficking, the minister's actions have reportedly put th...