'Zero tolerance for drugs 1 of 5 goals of Bangladesh Police'

Bangladesh police has set five new goals in order to be friendlier with people and enhance its service quality under the initiative, leadership and direction of the inspector general of police.

One of the five goals is zero tolerance against drugs, said Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Media of Police Headquarters (PHQ) Sohel Rana in a video message today.

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If any member of Bangladesh police is found to be involved with drug trade or consumption, stern action will be taken against them, the AIG said.

"In continuity with this direction by the PHQ, our field level units have started taking necessary steps," he said.

"We are dope testing the suspected members of police and taking measures accordingly," Sohel Rana said, adding that action will be taken if any kind of connection of any member of police with drugs is proven.