Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday informed Parliament that the Bangladesh Police has adopted a number of technology-driven plans and is implementing them through multifaceted activities to ensure public safety and maintain law and order across the country.
The minister said this while responding to a starred tabled question placed by ruling party lawmaker Nilufar Chowdhury Moni (women's seat-10) in the House on Wednesday.
He said regular and special police drives are continuing on the basis of intelligence information to recover illegal firearms, explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items, while legal action is being taken against those involved.
The home minister said visible police patrols have been strengthened alongside enhanced intelligence surveillance to prevent theft, mugging and robbery.
To curb extremism, he said, law enforcement agencies are maintaining regular communication with leaders of mosques, temples, churches and other religious institutions to ensure that no form of extremism can gain ground.
Salahuddin Ahmed also said modern technologies, including location tracking and mobile call-list analysis, are being effectively used to identify and arrest criminals.
Highlighting efforts to combat cybercrime, he said regular monitoring is being conducted using information technology tools.
Besides, CCTV cameras are being installed at important locations, while technology-assisted systems are helping law enforcement agencies identify offenders and bring them under the law.
The minister further said that close monitoring is being carried out on social media platforms, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), to prevent the spread of hateful images, videos, comments and rumours that could create unrest or undesirable situations.
He noted that online data entry systems and information technology are being utilized in ongoing operations to apprehend criminals. At the same time, state-of-the-art technologies are being incorporated to further enhance the operational capabilities of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
The home minister added that modernization work on the National Emergency Service 999 is also underway to ensure prompt access to police, ambulance and fire service assistance for the public.