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At a Glance

About Department of Narcotics Control:

The Department, established under the President's Secretariat in January, 1990 is now placed under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is charged with the responsibility of implementing the policies formulated by the NNCB. As the designated Nodal Agency of the Government, the DNC is to deal with all aspects relating to drug problem in the country. It has a network of field level offices across the country with its headquarters in Dhaka.

The following functions are carried out by Department:

Administration of the laws relating to Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
Regulation of the production of the sale of liquors and alcoholic preparations including collection of the duties on this accountant.
Prevention and control of drug trafficking.
Running process for treatment and rehabilitation of drug abuse.
Co-ordination of the activities of various departments and NGOs involved in treatment and rehabilitation of drug abuse