Today, Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister, urged the police to protect the public and actively combat terrorism, drug misuse, militancy, and corruption.
“I ask the police force to serve the countrymen. The main motto of the police is to prevent bad people and to protect good ones. We always want the police to earn the confidence and trust of the people through their works,” she said.
The premier made the remarks while inaugurating the Police Week-2024 in the capital’s Rajarbagh Police Lines this morning.
She reminded the police force that people should first look for shelter from the police if they fall into any danger.
“So, we expect the police to work with profound patriotism, and they will have more affection for the people,” she said.
The prime minister reiterated her commitment to continue drive against militancy, terrorism, drug abuse, and corruption.
“Police force will have to play active role in pursuing the government policy,” she said.
She added that the nation’s growth and prosperity depend on maintaining peace and stability.According to the prime minister, Bangladeshis will no longer live in poverty and would instead travel the world with dignity and a proud head of state.
“So, we have to increase our food production and make our economy more developed,” she said, reiterating her call to the countrymen to grow more food by cultivating every inch of land.
The premier said they are committed to transforming Bangladesh into a developed, prosperous and smart one by 2041.
“The police force will have to play a special role in the journey of Bangladesh towards prosperity,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina stated that because of the evolving nature of crimes, her government has been attempting to transform the police force into a sophisticated, technologically advanced force.
The prime minister saluted and observed the Bangladesh Police parade while riding in an open vehicle before kicking off police week.
To commemorate police week, various police contingents put on a fantastic procession.
The theme of this year’s Police Week is ‘Smart police, smart country, Bangladesh is of peace and progress’.
In appreciation for their valiant work, the premier gave 35 police officers the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM-bravery) and 60 others the President Police Medal (PPM-bravery).
Furthermore, 210 PPM service medals and 95 BPM service medals were awarded to police officers.
Prior to her arrival at the location, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, and Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division Md. Mustafizur Rahman greeted the prime minister.
Senior government officials, members of parliament, and cabinet members were in attendance.
At the outset of the programme, the national anthem was played.
