Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has once again ordered law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant at all times to maintain law and order in Bangladesh.
He issued the directive to officials during an early morning visit on Thursday to four police stations in the capital - Mirpur, Darus Salam, Adabor and Mohammadpur.
The adviser visited police stations and checkpoints for the second consecutive day in the capital, which has recently witnessed a deterioration of law and order.
Speaking to reporters at a police station, Jahangir emphasized the importance of ensuring that citizens can sleep peacefully and move around without fear, noting that alongside law enforcement, ministry officials have also been tasked with monitoring the security situation.
Moreover, the number of security personnel and patrols has been increased, he said, warning that those attempting to disrupt law and order would be brought to justice.
The home adviser assured everyone that law enforcement agencies remain alert and active, with checkpoints at key locations in the capital operating efficiently.
He said joint operations are proceeding smoothly and his inspection aims to ensure that police stations are functioning properly.
Expressing concern over a tendency among law enforcement personnel to relax in their duties in the early morning hours, which criminals exploit for illegal activities, he said: "I have instructed the forces to remain alert during this period as well."
Replying to a question, the adviser said joint operations will be stopped once the situation improves, but other law enforcement activities will persist.
Warning action against negligence, he said a sub-inspector and a constable from Gulshan police station were suspended on Wednesday for negligence in duty.
Starting his visit from his residence in Baridhara DOHS, the adviser travelled through ECB Chattar, Kalshi, Pallabi and Mirpur 10 before arriving at Mirpur police station.
He then proceeded to Darus Salam police station via Mirpur 1 followed by visits to Adabor and Mohammadpur police stations.
His return route covered Dhanmondi 27, the parliament area, Bijoy Sarani, Mohakhali and Banani before concluding at his residence.
While inspecting police reception areas, detention cells and other facilities, he interacted with on-duty officers, providing necessary instructions and urging them to be more proactive.
He visited checkpoints at the Zillur Rahman Flyover and Kalshi Mor.
