Bangladesh, June 28 -- In a stark warning on the state of the worlds drug crisis, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that global cocaine production surged to an unprecedented all-time high in 2023. The UNs annual report, released on June 26 2025 highlights a disturbing escalation not only in the production of cocaine but also in its use, seizures, and associated health impacts. The report paints a grim picture of a drug epidemic fueling organized crime and destabilizing societies worldwide.

According to the UNODC, cocaine production in 2023 reached an estimated 3,708 metric tons – a nearly 34% increase compared to 2022. This explosive growth is largely attributed to expanded coca cultivation and highe...