He said this in his speech as the chief guest at a special meeting and exchange of views of the district law and order committee held on Monday (31 August) at the conference room of the Dhaka District Administrator.

The State Minister said, drugs are one of the biggest social crises in the country. Crime is also increasing with the spread of drugs. Therefore, alongside strict measures by law enforcement agencies, public awareness and a social movement must be built.

He urged family, educational institutions, local administration and everyone in society to work collectively to prevent the spread of teenage gangs. He also stressed effective initiatives to keep young people away from crime.

Calling upon government officials to perform their duties with honesty, efficiency and sincerity to ensure public welfare and good governance, Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said, this will further increase people's trust in the government.

Stressing the importance of environmental protection, he called for effective measures to prevent river pollution, manage industrial waste and protect the urban environment. Dhaka District Administrator Ms Farida Khanam, along with officials from the administration, law enforcement agencies and the local government department, were present at the meeting.