Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami parliamentary party secretary and MP Shahjahan Chowdhury called for a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and teenage gangs, warning that the rapid spread of narcotics is destroying the country’s youth. He made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon while addressing the monthly meeting of the Satkania Upazila Law and Order Committee as the chief guest.

Shahjahan said drug abuse is fueling crimes such as murder, theft, and robbery, and urged collective efforts to curb its spread. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies must act more strictly to eradicate drug traders. Highlighting the growing threat of teenage gangs, he called for coordinated action among families, educational institutions, public representatives, and the administration to prevent young people from falling into crime.

The meeting, chaired by Satkania Upazila Executive Officer Khondaker Mahmudul Hasan and conducted by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shamsuzzaman, was attended by local officials, law enforcement representatives, and community leaders.