The forthcoming national parliamentary election presents an opportunity to restore public confidence in law enforcement, according to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam.
“The election presents a significant challenge for the Bangladesh Police, but it also presents a chance to restore public confidence and dispel previous unfavorable opinions,” he stated.
According to a press release, the police chief made the comments while chairing a Special Crime Review Meeting in the Police Headquarters’ Hall of Pride.
“The elections are a big opportunity to get out of the negative image that has been created in the public mind about the police. Everyone should make efforts to gain the trust of the people by utilizing this opportunity,” he said.
Alam directed police to intensify recovery of looted weapons, gather intelligence, and increase publicity on the Home Ministry’s reward for weapon recovery.
He also instructed unit heads to strengthen election training, ensure timely police clearance certificates without harassment, file cases based on complaints Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, and prioritize investigations into cases from the anti-discrimination movement.
He further stressed improving investigation quality and maintaining professionalism.
During the meeting, police commissioners, DIGs, and SPs discussed administrative and operational issues with the IGP.
DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, Director General (DG) AKM Shahidur Rahman of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Special Branch (SB) Chief Md. Golam Rasul, Additional IGPs, and chiefs of other police units attended the meeting. District SPs and all range DIGs participated electronically in the meeting.
Khondaker Rafiqul Islam, another IGP (Crime and Operations), gave a presentation on the state of crime and law and order in general.
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