Illicit drugs

About 82 lakh people use illicit drugs in Bangladesh: BMU survey

Nearly 5% of population uses illicit substances, with most users starting before age 25, study finds
25 January 2026, 16:09 PM

Yaba menace pervading

WE are deeply concerned by a recent report of this newspaper revealing that about 50 lakh Yaba pills are trafficked into the country and consumed every day, most of which come from Myanmar.
8 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Human trafficking 2nd most int’l profitable crime

Illicit drugs, human trafficking and illicit wildlife trade are the three most international profitable crimes.
3 May 2015, 09:40 AM