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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46298, member: 636"] Bangladesh's Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury called for new methods to fight drug abuse. He spoke about dangerous synthetic drugs spreading around the world. The retired general said authorities must create fresh strategies to stop these substances. Law enforcement agencies need better legal tools to combat new narcotics. He made these comments at a drug control meeting in Dhaka. The Department of Narcotics Control organized the discussion for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Chowdhury said all police and intelligence groups watch for new drug types. The interim government promises to protect Bangladesh from drug problems. Narcotics officers work hard with limited staff to make the country drug-free. Officials cannot solve this crisis through law enforcement alone. Communities must join the anti-drug movement across Bangladesh. Government workers, teachers, religious leaders and parents should help fight drugs. Special campaigns must reduce demand for illegal substances. The Home Adviser said drug trafficking threatens public health and the economy. Criminal networks hurt the country's development progress. Young people drive national growth through education and skills. Students led mass protests in July that brought political change. Leaders must keep youth away from drugs to ensure future success. Criminal groups use women, children and teenagers for drug smuggling. The ministry works with other government departments to address this problem. Officials create action plans at local levels throughout Bangladesh. [/QUOTE]

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