Dhaka’s slums turn into open drug markets
Drug peddling is taking place openly in several slums and densely populated areas of Dhaka, with transactions being conducted in plain sight, especially in areas like Mugda, Moghbazar, and Korail slum. Experts say that lack of education, unemployment, and social insecurity are driving young people into the drug trade.
Several slums and densely populated areas in Dhaka have become open drug markets. Areas like Mugda, Moghbazar, Malibagh, Karwan Bazar, and Korail slum are particularly affected. In these areas, drug transactions are conducted openly, with some even being sold from tea stalls and rickshaw garages. The slum area along the railway tracks in Karwan Bazar is known as a drug transit point, while Korail slum has highly organized drug syndicates. Experts attribute the rise of the drug trade to lack of education, unemployment, and social insecurity. Authorities are taking regular action against these activities.
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