Bangladesh, June 22 -- The drug landscape in Bangladesh is undergoing a significant transformation. While traditional narcotics such as heroin, phensidyl, marijuana, and yaba continue to circulate widely, a new and more complex threat has emerged in recent years. New-generation synthetic drugs are quietly gaining ground, particularly among young people, creating fresh challenges for law enforcement agencies, public health authorities, and policymakers.

Like many aspects of modern society, illicit drugs have evolved in form, composition, and methods of distribution. The rise of synthetic and designer drugs has altered the nature of the drug trade, making it increasingly difficult to detect, monitor, and control. Experts warn that the rapi...