Despite significant challenges following the post-uprising transition, Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) has expressed satisfaction over the interim government’s success in stabilizing the country’s law and order situation within its first 100 days.
In an interview with the national news agency, the adviser said: “We have been successful in maintaining law and order nationwide. The current situation is almost satisfactory due to timely and prudent measures taken by the police administration. However, there is still room for improvement.”
The adviser emphasized that the ministry's most notable success was restoring normalcy from the chaos following the fall of the previous regime on August 5.
He credited nationwide mobilization of resources and personnel for this accomplishment.
To enhance public safety, the ministry recruited 3,500 constables and 1,200 sub-inspectors and executed a major reshuffle within the police force. Additionally, magistracy power was granted to the army, navy, and air force to assist in maintaining order across the country.
The peaceful and festive celebration of Durga Puja was also highlighted as a significant achievement.
In a stern message against corruption, Jahangir said that 40 officers from the home ministry were forced into retirement for irregularities. He pledged, “None will be spared if found involved in corruption.”
Stringent measures were implemented to curb smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal border crossings. Police arrested 748 miscreants attempting to cross borders illegally, including 64 Indian nationals entering Bangladesh.
Senior Secretary of the Security Services Division, D Mohammad Abdul Momen, confirmed that criminal activities, including murders and extortions, have significantly decreased since August 5.
On traffic management, a committee under the chief adviser’s office is addressing the issue, with the communication ministry tasked with implementing reforms.
Addressing changes within law enforcement agencies, Jahangir said: “Change is gradual, but progress is evident in the mentality of the forces.”
The interim government assumed office on August 8, following the fall of the Awami League regime amid the July-August uprising. Despite early challenges, the home ministry’s efforts mark a new chapter in law enforcement, prioritizing justice, public safety, and systemic reforms.