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SANGSAD BHABAN, June 17, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today 
said in Jatiya Sangsad that the government is firmly committed to preventing 
the spread of drugs, mugging and juvenile gangs across the country.

He made the remarks while replying to a written tabled question placed by 
opposition lawmaker Md. Abdul Baten of Dhaka-16 constituency in the Jatiya 
Sangsad.

The Home Minister said public awareness is being enhanced through bit 
policing, community policing and courtyard meetings to ensure public safety 
and protect citizens from drug abuse, juvenile gangs, theft, mugging and 
robbery.

He said regular counselling programmes, special drives and anti-drug 
operations are being conducted as part of the government's efforts to combat 
these crimes.

Salahuddin Ahmed informed the House that drug dealers and drug users are 
being arrested regularly, while legal actions, including the filing of cases 
and summary trials, are continuing against offenders.

"To prevent juvenile gangs from using online platforms to organize and carry 
out criminal activities, online surveillance has been strengthened," he 
added.

The Home Minister said awareness campaigns involving local residents, 
parents, teachers and community leaders are being carried out to educate 
people about the harmful impacts of drugs and juvenile gang activities.

He also said effective measures are being taken to identify drug traffickers 
through the use of modern technology and to arrest members of juvenile gangs.