The Bangladesh cabinet has approved the draft “Narcotics Control (Amendment) Act, 2026,” aiming to curb the growing trend of technology-facilitated drug offenses. The proposed legislation establishes tribunals specifically to expedite judicial proceedings related to these crimes. This move seeks to address the increasing use of digital platforms in drug trafficking and related illicit activities. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman presided over the tenth cabinet meeting where the draft law received approval on Thursday. The amendment intends to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to prosecute individuals involved in cyber-enabled drug crimes. Details of the specific provisions within the act were not immediately released, but the focus is on adapting legal frameworks to address modern criminal methods. The new law signals a commitment to combating drug-related offenses in the digital age.