Government of Bangladesh has decided to make dope test compulsory for government jobs. Speaking to media in Dhaka yesterday, Home Minister of Bangladesh Asaduzzaman Khan said that in principle approval has been given by the cabinet to the proposal which will be implemented in phases.<br />''<br />''The Minister was addressing the media on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Dhaka yesterday. He said that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards drug-trafficking and abuse. He addred that action will also be taken against government officials who are drug addicts. <br />''<br />''In November last year, High Court in Dhaka issued a notice asking the government to explain why dope test prior to government job entry and blood test prior to marriage should not be declared compulsory.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />