Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal addresses the surrendering ceremony of drug dealers in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday; February 16, 2019 Dhaka TribuneHe warns that the administration will take action to the highest extent of the lawHome Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has firmly stated that Bangladesh will not allow drug peddlers and smugglers as well as illegal trespassers to enter through the country’s border. The minister made the remarks while addressing the surrendering ceremony of drug dealers in Cox’s Bazar as the chief guest. The home minister pointed out that Cox’s Bazar was one of the biggest tourist spots in Bangladesh and employment opportunities for locals will continue to grow with the implementation of ongoing development project. He said that the government will do its best to rehabilitate those who surrendered to the law. Till Saturday afternoon, 102 drug dealers surrendered at the event, along with 30 locally made firearms and 350,000 yaba pills.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 16, 2019 10:52 UTC