Raise awareness about drug abuse: PM

The government has already taken steps to ensure speedy trial of the crimes and offences related to drug abuse, she said, adding that stringent laws were enacted to deal with this social problem.

The prime minister urged all to extend cooperation in preventing the aggression of drug.

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In a message on the eve of International Anti-Narcotics Day, Khaleda also asked the government and non-government organisations to work unitedly to check drug abuse and drug trafficking.

Describing drug abuse and drug trafficking as a global problem, she said people's spontaneous participation in the anti-drug movement as well as the efforts at national, regional and international levels would greatly help free the society from the evils of drug abuse.

The prime minister termed the drug abuse a man-made physical, mental, economic and social problem hindering the process of human development.

"We must work out an effective plan immediately against drug abuse and drug trafficking to protect our present and future generations," she said.