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A Critical Legal Analysis of the Noxious Effects of Drugs and Enforcement Gaps of Narcotics Control Act in Bangladesh

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  • Md. Rezaul Islam

    (Department of Law and Land Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh)

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The abuse of drugs has become a substantial public health and security problem in Bangladesh, resulting in widespread addiction, crime, and socio-economic turmoil. The Narcotics Control Act, 2018 increased the severity of penalties to deter and prevent trafficking and misuse of narcotic drugs, but enforcement remains inconsistent due to institutional inadequacies and resource constraints.[1]This study critically analyzes the lethal consequences of narcotics on individuals and society, encompassing increased mortality, health decline, and societal disintegration. It also examines the legal and practical deficiencies obstructing the effective enforcement of current legislation. The research analyzes structural, procedural, and socio-economic impediments to effective enforcement through the examination of case law, policy documents, and comparative international frameworks. The findings highlight the urgent need for legislative reforms, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and preventive community-based strategies to address the drug crisis in Bangladesh.[2]

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  • Md. Rezaul Islam, 2025. "A Critical Legal Analysis of the Noxious Effects of Drugs and Enforcement Gaps of Narcotics Control Act in Bangladesh," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 4742-4752, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:4742-4752
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