Dhaka, April 23 -- Filed level officials of Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) now use 9mm semi-automatic pistol during anti-drug operations as the government has finally given approval to a relevant policy on Monday.

On Monday, the government issued a gazette on the "Department of Narcotics Control (Officers-Employees) Weapon Procurement and Usage Policy (Amended) 2025" to strengthen the DNC and address the security risks of its officials face during the field level operations against drug traders.

As per the gazette, a total of 579 filed level officials of the DNC from deputy directors to sub-inspectors have been entitled to use 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

Of them, 90 were deputy directors, 93 assistant directors, 186 inspectors an...