Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said 50,000 more police would be recruited to further improve the law and order in the country.
She also expressed her firm determination to bring all militants and terrorists to book.
“Initially, 20,000 members would be appointed to Bangladesh Police, while the appointment of the rest would be given in phases,” she said.
The premier was addressing the passing-out parade of the 31st batch of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Rajshahi.
Sheikh Hasina said her government over the last five years has modernised the police force and more than 31,000 new posts, including 614 cadre posts, were created during the period.
She asked every member of Bangladesh Police to adopt a friendly attitude towards the people to earn their trust.
“You should be more cordial to women, children and elderly people and handle public problems with sincerity and humanity,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina said her government has combated militancy and terrorism with an iron hand. The law enforcement agencies played a laudable role in this regard, she said.
