Bangla Press Desk: The Directorate of Prisons has launched dope testing for inmates, visitors and prison staff in a bid to keep the country’s jails free from drugs.
Assistant Inspector General of Prisons (Administration) Abul Bashar confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying that the initiative is a part of observing September as the “Anti-Drug Month” across Bangladesh prisons.
“Drug abuse has now become a global concern, and Bangladesh’s socio-economic context is no exception. To ensure drug-free prisons, we have intensified our campaign under a zero-tolerance policy”, said Bashar.
He added that anti-narcotics drives are being conducted with the support of local prison authorities, district administration and the Department of Narcotics Control.
Prisons begin dope tests to keep jails drug-free
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:26 AM
Bangla Press Desk: The Directorate of Prisons has launched dope testing for inmates, visitors and prison staff in a bid to keep the country’s jails free from drugs.
Assistant Inspector General of Prisons (Administration) Abul Bashar confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying that the initiative is a part of observing September as the “Anti-Drug Month” across Bangladesh prisons.
“Drug abuse has now become a global concern, and Bangladesh’s socio-economic context is no exception. To ensure drug-free prisons, we have intensified our campaign under a zero-tolerance policy”, said Bashar.
He added that anti-narcotics drives are being conducted with the support of local prison authorities, district administration and the Department of Narcotics Control.
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