Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday said that steps are being taken to improve housing and food quality for lower-ranking police personnel.
He made the remarks while speaking to journalists following his inspection of three police stations in the capital — Airport, Uttara West, and Turag.
“The main purpose of today’s visit was to assess the accommodation and meal arrangements for the subordinate police force,” the adviser said.
“During the inspection, I found that their living conditions are very poor. The chief adviser has instructed us to explore ways to improve this situation. That is why we are visiting various police stations in person,” he told reporters.
To reduce public suffering and improve service quality at police stations, he said each police station in the capital will gradually be relocated to its own premises.
“Efforts are underway to secure the necessary funding for this. Starting from September 1, nine police stations will be moved to new or permanent locations, while others will be relocated in phases,” he added.
In response to a question about harassment in false cases filed during the previous fascist government, the adviser said: “The police have long been instructed to ensure that no one is harassed in false cases.”
He also directed the respective officers-in-charge (OCs) to maintain regular communication with the media and to provide accurate information.
Regarding the overall law and order situation, the adviser said it is gradually improving.
“In a country of 180 million people, maintaining law and order is not an easy task. Just as it took time for journalists to gather in an organized manner for a press briefing in front of the police station, we ask for time as well. The situation will continue to improve,” he added.
He further warned that if any instance of police inaction is found in response to Awami League activities or sudden processions, strict action will be taken.
