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This research aims to uncover the patterns and sociodemographic traits associated with drug trafficking in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.

August 12, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Unveiling patterns and sociodemographic characteristics of drug trafficking in Dhaka city, Bangladesh

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Descriptive survey reveals diverse characteristics of drug traffickers in Dhaka City, highlighting vulnerabilities and urgent need for intervention.

This research aims to uncover the patterns and sociodemographic traits associated with drug trafficking in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
Descriptive survey conducted with 1016 individuals involved in drug trafficking through in-person interviews.
Utilized purposive and snowball sampling in non-contrived natural settings.
Survey supplemented by contextual analysis of international secondary data sources.
Significant involvement of women and children aged 15 and under in drug trafficking.
Low levels of educational attainment found among traffickers and high incidence of street-living and sex work.
Heroin, marijuana, and yaba identified as dominant drugs trafficked into Dhaka, with specific local hotspots.

Rokonuzzaman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Descriptive survey reveals diverse characteristics of drug traffickers in Dhaka City, highlighting vulnerabilities and urgent need for intervention.