Bangladesh’s Minister of Liberation War Affairs, Ishrak Hossain, has announced a shift in tactics for anti-drug operations, stating that drug dens will now be destroyed using bamboo sticks instead of firearms. This follows the release of videos showing the Minister participating in drug raids while armed. Hossain also criticized several media outlets for their coverage of the anti-drug operations. He affirmed a commitment to completely dismantle all drug dens across Bangladesh. The announcement was made via a post on his verified Facebook profile on Sunday, October 18th. This represents a continued hardline stance against drug trafficking within the country. The Minister's decision signals a desire to project a different image of the operations, moving away from the use of firearms and towards a more symbolic approach.