, Oct. 25 -- Drug peddling has emerged as a grave threat in the northern district of Lalmonirhat, where smuggling rackets appear determined to continue their operations despite repeated crackdowns by law enforcement agencies and numerous cases filed against those involved.

Locals living near the border with India say fear runs deep as narcotics continue to flood into villages, turning the entire areas into hubs for illegal trade.

According to law enforcement officials, at least a hundred major drug dealers remain active in just two unions of Kaliganj upazila.

Many of them are described as influential individuals, including elected local representatives, they said.

Several suspects reportedly have as many as 10 to 14 cases filed agains...