Struggles with rising medicine expenses
Struggles with rising medicine expenses

Sayeed Hossain (42) has lost control of the right side of his body due to a stroke. He also has hypertension and hormonal problems. He accompanied by his wife came to the capitals Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital for a follow-up. Talking to Bangladesh Pratidin, Fahmida Khatun, Sayeeds wife, said: The...

Dubai women gets 5-year jail, Dh50,000 fine for drugs supply
Dubai women gets 5-year jail, Dh50,000 fine for drugs supply

Khaleej Times reported a woman has been sentenced to five years in Dubai prison for facilitating the consumption of drugs to others. According to the case data, the resident, in her 30s, was convicted by the Dubai Criminal Court for supplying two psychotropic substances amphetamine and...

Cocaine mafias remain out of reach
Cocaine mafias remain out of reach

The cocaine mafias of the country have remained out of reach for years, as law enforcers can do nothing to them other than arresting the carriers. Mafias remain elusive even during the investigation of cases. Additional Superintendent of Police in Chattogram Md Rasel said: The Narcotics Control...

Drug scandal rocks showbiz industry
Drug scandal rocks showbiz industry

There is a massive uproar in the showbiz industry regarding narcotics-related issues. Many models, actors, and actresses in the industry are now deeply concerned about use of drugs. It has been found that many people in the industry are not just users of narcotics but are also involved in drug...

Consumers in terrible fraud
Consumers in terrible fraud

The countrys pharmaceutical sector, which is among the largest in South Asia is doing unethical marketing practices. The industry spends an estimated 6,000 crore taka annually on incentives for doctors, medical representatives, and other sectors related to drug promotion, raising questions about...

Indian police to investigate 'Starlink' connection in major drug smuggling case
Indian police to investigate 'Starlink' connection in major drug smuggling case

Indian police have announced plans to seek details from Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service as part of their investigation into a large drug smuggling operation. The investigation follows the discovery of over 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) of methamphetamine worth an estimated $4.25 billion in...